Westport Gifts Artwork to the United Nations

Westport artist Linda Merk-Gould presented a painting today to representatives of the United Nations on behalf of the town at a ceremony welcoming guests to Westport’s 40th annual jUNe Day. The painting, “Waterfall,” will become part of the U.N. Permanent Collection. Pictured (l-r) are: Ambassador Joseph V. Reed, U.N. Under Secretary General; Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell (who is on crutches following recent foot surgery); Rachel N. Mayanja, U.N. Assistant-Secretary General; Linda Merk-Gould, and Westport resident Aye Aye Thant, president of the U Thant Institute and daughter of former U.N. Secretary General U Thant. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Gordon Joseloff/WestportNow.com photo