Steve, an avid art collector, has been generous with his collection, often donating pieces to museums and institutions.
The Arts
Steve has helped to promote the arts and ensure that arts education continues to thrive, particularly in areas that have traditionally struggled to receive funding. This has included supporting MoMA in New York and the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his contributions funding exhibitions, educational programs, and acquisitions of new artworks.
Steve has funded educational programs for young artists, offering scholarships, funding art schools, and hosting art events designed to raise awareness of the importance of the arts in society.
Jeff Koons’ Tulips
Notable contributions include:
Smithsonian American Art Musum
Steve has made notable donations to the Smithsonian Institution, including works from his extensive collection of 20th century American art.
The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Steve established an art gallery at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Works showcased have included pieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Munch and Warhol, along with other contemporary and historical masters to help promote arts education and make fine art more accessible to the public in Las Vegas.
