Baryn Futa is on a mission to support artists and bridge the gap between their talent and societal appreciation. He recognizes that while many admire the arts, too few take action to preserve or promote them. Through his extensive collection and active memberships in institutions like the Guggenheim and The Jewish Museum, Futa has created
It strikes one as strange that Baryn Futa didn’t always have a deep appreciation for the arts because he now has such a deep love of art these days. It wasn’t until he retired and began working with the Denver Art Museum that he began to appreciate the importance of art, and perhaps no one
Art is a universal language, one that speaks across generations and borders. For Baryn Futa, this is a fundamental truth that drives his advocacy for greater art appreciation. He believes that societies communicate through their art, making its preservation an essential duty for future generations. His efforts are focused on making art more accessible and
While nearly everyone appreciates the arts on some level, not everyone is in a position to support the arts to the extent that is needed, which is why Baryn Futa is trying to pick up the slack and take on as much of the responsibility that he can. While he sees the arts as a
These days, Baryn Futa is trying to change everything about the art world and our current approach to it. He strongly believes that art is too often taken for granted and not appreciated as a priority, so he has made it his life’s work to support the arts as a benefactor and lover of fine