Over the past few months, observant Washington Post employees have noticed that familiar works of art, some deeply beloved, others as familiar as wallpaper, were disappearing from the walls of the Post’s offices. Now we know why: Graham Holdings (as the company which once owned the Washington Post is now known) has decided to sell much of the corporate art collection begun by former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham in the 1970s. The company is offering the collection, which is strong on works by local Washington artists, for what it says is a reduced rate to employees. Proceeds will be given to TheDream.US, a scholarship fund founded by Donald Graham to help undocumented students.
“We wanted to do this as a farewell gesture to Post employees and to give corporate and newspaper employees an opportunity to own artworks they have enjoyed and loved,” said Rima Calderon, vice president for Communications and External Relations at Graham Holdings.
