Anastasia Bukhman
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| Born | 1982 Vologda, Soviet Union (now Vologda, Russia) |
| Alma mater | Vologda State Technical University (now Vologda State University) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Igor Bukhman |
Anastasia Bukhman (born July 1982) is a Russian-born British entrepreneur, art collector, and philanthropist..[1][2]. She is best known for her support of the arts and Type 1 diabetes research through the Bukhman Foundation[3]. She is also the co-founder of the Creative Restaurant Group[4][5], the group behind restaurants such as the Michelin-starred HUMO and Endo at the Rotunda[6].
Early life
Bukhman was born and raised in Vologda, Russia.[2] She attended Vologda State Technical University.[2] In 2014, Bukhman and her husband left Russia and moved to Dublin, Ireland, and then to Israel, before moving to London in 2020.[2]
Bukhman is married to Russian-born entrepreneur Igor Bukhman, co-founder of the online gaming company Playrix. They reside in London, England, with their four children.[2]
Philanthropy
In 2023, Bukhman established the Bukhman Foundation, a London-based charitable foundation[7] with her husband, entrepreneur Igor Bukhman. The foundation's support is focused on Type 1 Diabetes and Arts and Culture.
In May 2025, the foundation pledged £100 million to support research into Type 1 diabetes[8]. The pledge was described by Diabetes UK as one of the largest commitments of its kind in the field[9]. This announcement has been followed by a £10 million donation to the University of Oxford to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, as well as create new academic posts and scholarships[10], and a $12 million donation towards The T1D Fund, an impact investment fund focused on type 1 diabetes[11][12]. Bukhman and her husband were motivated to focus on Type 1 Diabetes due to a familial connection, first through their parents and then through their daughter Sonya[13][14].
Through the Bukhman Foundation, Bukhman has supported exhibitions and projects at various UK cultural institutions, including Tate[15], South London Gallery[16], Turner Contemporary[17], Matts Gallery[18], and the Hayward Gallery[19]. The foundation funded a £1 million contemporary art acquisitions programme at the National Portrait Gallery, London, announced in 2024[20][21]. In 2025, the foundation began funding Tate's Art Now programme[14]. Bukhman has served as a trustee of the South London Gallery since 2023, and serves on its Development Committee.[22]
Bukhman and her husband were both named on The Sunday Times Alternative Honours List of 2025 for their philanthropic work[23]
Art Collecting
In 2025, Bukhman was listed by ARTnews magazine as part of their Top 200 Collectors list.[24] Her collection includes works by artists Gerhard Richter, Mike Kelley, Louise Bourgeois, Damien Hirst, and Maurizio Cattelan.[24]
References
- ↑ Watts, Robert (2025-05-18). "'We will give £100m to the fight against type 1 diabetes'". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Adam, Georgina (2025-03-25). "Anastasia Bukhman, the Russian-born collector behind a £1m donation to London's National Portrait Gallery". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Vogue (2025-06-13). "The Vogue 25: Meet The Women Defining Britain In 2025". British Vogue. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Walton, Joshua (2025-06-17). "30 UNDER 30 GUIDE: Creative Restaurant Group". Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ Food & Travel Desk (2024-05-17). "Mayfair's HUMO unveils Abajo, a new chef's table journey through Colombia's ecosystems". The Upcoming. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ Magazine, Dine Out (2025-08-05). "Creative Restaurant Group appoints new MD". www.dineoutmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ "BUKHMAN FOUNDATION - Charity 1205571". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "£100 million pledge by Bukhman Foundation to transform type 1 diabetes research and treatment". Breakthrough T1D UK. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "£100 million pledge by the Bukhman Foundation to transform type 1 diabetes research". Diabetes UK. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Oxford University to accelerate type 1 diabetes research and care with £10 million gift | University of Oxford". www.ox.ac.uk. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Fund, The T1D. "The T1D Fund Launches Bold New Capital Raise to Accelerate the Next Wave of Type 1 Diabetes Treatments, Prevention & Cures". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ "Bukhman Foundation commits $12 million to T1D Fund to fuel next wave of innovation in type 1 diabetes". The Diabetes Times. 2025-11-17. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ Price, Sophie (2026-01-19). "Anastasia Bukhman on philanthropy, academia, and the role of investment in medical research". Cherwell. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Watts, Robert (2026-01-17). "The new breed of super-rich giving fortunes to charity (sorry, kids)". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ Tate. "Art Now: Hylozoic Desires – Press Release". Tate. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Gallery, South London (2025-03-04). "SLG Art Block receives a new grant from the Bukhman Foundation". South London Gallery. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Simone Leigh: Recent Sculptures". Turner Contemporary. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Matt's Gallery – Strange Evidence". www.mattsgallery.org. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "Yoshitomo Nara | Southbank Centre". www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "The National Portrait Gallery announces major acquisitions made through its new contemporary art fund, supported by the Bukhman Foundation - National Portrait Gallery". www.npg.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Hardaker, Alistair (2025-03-25). "National Portrait Gallery acquires contemporary art with new £1m fund". Museums + Heritage. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ "THE SLG BOARD OF TRUSTEES". South London Gallery. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ Lyons, Izzy (2025-12-27). "The Sunday Times Alternative Honours List of 2025". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Nelson, George (2025-10-21). "Anastasia Bukhman". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
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