Noted collector John Axelrod’s gifts to the MFA left him with space to fill. There was only one thing to do: search out new works.

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  Retired attorney John Axelrod with his collection of so-called “Loisaida” art; above and flanking the fireplace, three paintings by Martin Wong. The sculptures represent a mix of 20th-century American styles.
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  In his den, Axelrod has a David Wojnarowicz painting, “Tuna,” next to works by Kenny Scharf and Richard Hambleton.
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  A Keith Haring-modified sign hangs in the living room.
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  The dining room holds two large Daze paintings.
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  A Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing is in the hall.