This fund originated in 2000, at the time of our 30th reunion.  It is an "art purchase fund," not an endowment fund.

Thematically, the fund has as its objective the purchase of works of art that relate to important social and political issues, which came to the fore during our college years and have continued to be relevant, challenging, and sometimes controversial in our 20th and 21st century lives.  The Museum believes that these works, which move beyond the western modernist tradition to encompass a more global perspective, enhance its ability to question viewpoints and stimulate creativity.  In this respect, works of art, purchased with monies from The Class of 1970 Fund, complement and embody "the Cornell experience," be it 1970 or the 21st century.

Selection of the works of art with monies from the fund has been the prerogative of the curators at the Johnson Museum.  They stress the Museum’s commitment to the art of our time, as well as historical works, from all cultures, and the use of works of art as learning and research tools for faculty and students in many disciplines and divisions across the campus.

	Judy Chicago American, born 1939 On Fire, 1969, printed 2012 Set of two films and twelve archival pigment prints 20" x 24" each" contained within a cloth-bound clamshell box 3” x 21 3/4” x 26 1/2" Edition 4/10 + 3 A.P. Gift of the Class of 1970		click here to learn more	Rirkrit Tiravanija Thai, born Argentina, 1961 Untitled 2008-2011 (the map of the land of feeling), I-III, 2011 Three scrolls: archial inkjet of artist's passport on paper, offset lithography on Japanese paper, artist's diaristic notations, chine collem color screenprint on Strathmore paper; each in a screenprinted tube, ed. 4/40 36" x 334½' (each) Acquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund and the Class of 1970 Fund 2012.011 a-c
	Agnes Denes American, born Hungary, 1931 Rice/Tree/Burial, 1977, printed 2012 Thirty-nine gelatin silver prints each 8" x 10" contained within a cloth-bound clamshell box 2¾" x 12½" x 9¾" Edition 3/3 + 2 A.P. Gift of the Class of 1970 2015.012 a-oo			Ana Mendieta American, born Cuba, 1948-1985 Untitled (Silueta series)1980 Lifetime black and white photograph of earth carving executed at Montana de San Felipe, Mexico 53" x 39" Acquired through the Class of 1970 Fund 2005.014
	Willie Cole American, born 1955 Chango Weather Beater, 1997-2000 Aluminum, epoxy resin-coated high-density foam, wood, PVC, and stainless steel 118¼" x 34" Acquired through the Class of 1970 Fund 2000.149			Diana Cooper American, born 1964 Trip, 2006 Mixed media on paper Acquired through the generosity of the Class of 1970 2007.027
	Dylan Graham Dutch, born New Zealand, 1972 Wounded Knee, 2006 Cut paper Acquired through the David M. Solinger, Class of 1926, Fund, and through the generosity of the Class of 1970 2006.049			Peggy Preheim American, born 1963 Check-mate, 2008 Pencil 22" x 30" Acquired through the generosity of the Class of 1970, supported by gifts from Beth and Stephen Treadway, Classes of 1970 and 1969, Madeline and Les Stern, Class of 1960, and Mr. and Mrs. L. William Kay, and supplemented by the David M. Solinger, Class of 1926, Fund 2010.023