by Howard Morrel & Leslie Hirsch
57th Street Report
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has named Swiss curator Christophe Cherix as its new director, following the retirement of longtime leader Glenn D. Lowry. Cherix, who joined MoMA in 2007, has been the Robert Lehman Foundation Chief Curator of Drawings and Prints since 2013. Over the years, he has overseen major exhibitions featuring artists such as Jasper Johns, Yoko Ono, Adrian Piper, Marcel Broodthaers, and Betye Saar. One of his most recent successes was the critically acclaimed ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN show.
His appointment comes after a six-month international search and was unanimously approved by MoMA’s board. Board chair Marie-Josée Kravis praised Cherix’s curatorial leadership and his deep connection to the museum’s collection. Cherix, in turn, emphasized his commitment to supporting MoMA’s staff and continuing to champion new artistic voices as the institution approaches its centennial.
From Geneva to New York: A Curator’s Journey
Before joining MoMA, Cherix worked as a curator at the Cabinet des Estampes at the Musée d’art et d’histoire in Geneva. He holds a degree in literature from the University of Geneva and brings a global perspective to his new role. He is set to officially assume his responsibilities as director in September and will work alongside Lowry in the meantime to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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