The pleasure is thanks to Duncan Phillips (1886-1966), an adventurous and generous collector and influential patron, who believed in the power of art to boost spirits and nourish a community.

很荣幸在这里向邓肯·菲利普（Duncan Phillips ，1886-1966）致谢，这位充满冒险精神的慷慨的收藏家和富于影响力的艺术赞助人，他相信艺术的力量能够提升灵魂，滋养社群。

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