08/18/2026
The Chazen Museum of Art is deeply saddened at the passing of Rosemary Ho Chen, who with her late husband, Simon K. Chen, was one of the museum’s most generous benefactors. The donation of their Chinese art collection leaves a lasting imprint of culture, scholarship, and philanthropy on the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
“Rosemary and Simon Chen’s generosity has transformed the Chazen Museum of Art,” said Chazen Director Amy Gilman. “By entrusting us with their remarkable collection, Rosemary and Simon created a powerful bridge for cultural understanding and scholarly discovery. Their legacy ensures that generations of UW–Madison students, faculty, and visitors will have direct, immersive access to these impressive works.”
Learn more about the Chen family's story, their connections to UW–Madison, and their ongoing generosity: https://loom.ly/fxqTSys
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Hu Dingyu (Chinese, b. 1934), Road of Pearls (Night Scene in the Three Gorges), 1979, oil-based color woodcut, 24 11/16 x 19 11/16 inches, gift of Simon and Rosemary Chen, 2005.64.55.
Luo Ping (after) (Chinese, 1733–1799), Shen Gua Studying a Rock, n.d., rubbing, 12 7/16 x 16 7/16 inches, gift of Simon and Rosemary Chen and Family, 2005.64.16.
