Tate Modern appoints its first British and first female director
Source:
The Telegraph
January 18, 2016
Tate Modern has appointed its first British director.
Frances Morris, 57, currently director of collection at Tate, will also become the museum’s first female director when she takes the helm later this year.
Her appointment, which comes at a time when European and Americans occupy some of the most senior positions within British arts institutions, was hailed by industry figures as “absolutely the right choice”.
She will replace Belgium-born Chris Dercon, who was appointed Tate Modern’s third director in 2010.
