New Museum appoints Massimiliano Gioni as new director after two decades of curatorial leadership
The New Museum in New York has appointed Massimiliano Gioni as its next director, effective August 1. Gioni, who joined the museum in 2006 as a curator, has held various leadership roles including associate director, director of exhibitions, and artistic director (since 2014). Over his two decades at the institution, he developed an ambitious exhibition program and curated solo shows for pioneering artists such as Judy Chicago, Sarah Lucas, and Chris Ofili, as well as organizing numerous exhibitions and biennials.
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The New Museum in New York has appointed Massimiliano Gioni as its next director, effective from 1 August.
Gioni joined the New Museum in 2006 as a curator, later serving as associate director and director of exhibitions before becoming artistic director in 2014.
During his two decades at the museum, Gioni developed an ambitious exhibition programme, curating solo shows by pioneering artists including Judy Chicago, Sarah Lucas and Chris Ofili.
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