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Myron Kunin

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Myron Kunin
BornSeptember 29, 1928
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
Occupation(s)Businessman, art collector
Known forFounder of Regis Corporation
SpouseAnita Kunin
Children4 sons

Myron Kunin (September 29, 1928 – October 30, 2013) was an American businessman and art collector. He was the founder of the Regis Corporation.[1][2][3] His collection of African art was auctioned by Sotheby's in 2014 for over US$40 million.[4] The vast majority of his collection was 20th centutry American art, much of which is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

References

  1. ^ "Myron Kunin dies at 85; hair salon owner collected American art". The Los Angeles Times. November 4, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  2. ^ DePass, Dee (November 2, 2013). "Myron Kunin businessman, patron of the arts". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Armstrong, Elizabeth (November 1, 2013). "Regis Corp. founder Myron Kunin dies". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "In Pursuit of Beauty: The Myron Kunin Collection of African Art". Sotheby's. November 11, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.