Christophe Cherix Appointed as the New Director of The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has officially announced the appointment of Christophe Cherix as its next director. Cherix, who has served as the chief curator of drawings and prints at the prestigious New York institution since 2013, will succeed Glenn Lowry, who held the directorship for an impressive three decades.
The announcement was made to the museum staff on Friday through a letter penned by Marie-Josée Kravis, the museum’s chair, and Sarah Arison, its president. In the letter, they praised Cherix’s exceptional qualifications:
- Brilliant curatorial leadership in modern and contemporary art
- Strong relationships with artists
- Excellence in scholarship
- Internationally respected research and publications
- Reputation for steady stewardship
Their message emphasized that these indispensable qualities positioned Cherix as the ideal candidate to guide the museum in navigating the complexities of the contemporary art world. They noted, “He rose to the top of an impressive pool of global candidates,” highlighting the rigorous selection process that led to his appointment.
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