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New Museum’s Next Director Will Be Massimiliano Gioni
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Massimiliano Gioni, the New Museum’s longtime artistic director, will become its new leader starting August 1, following a comprehensive eight-month international search.
- Gioni, who joined the museum in 2006 and has led its exhibitions program since 2014, is recognized for his global curatorial work, including organizing the Venice Biennale and exhibitions in multiple countries.
- The New Museum board prioritized a leader with global vision and experience in temporary exhibitions and new commissions, fitting the museum’s non-collection-based, experimental approach.
- Founded in 1977, the New Museum has had only two previous leaders: Marcia Tucker, who established its early identity, and Lisa Phillips, who expanded it into an international institution and oversaw its permanent Bowery home and recent expansion.
