GUGGENHEIM APPOINTS NAOMI BECKWITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CHIEF CURATOR

GUGGENHEIM APPOINTS NAOMI BECKWITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CHIEF CURATOR

Some good shift towards gender equality and diversity in art world. The appointment of Beckwith, the first Black woman to hold such a position at the museum, punctuates a tumultuous period for the Guggenheim, which was roiled this past summer by accusations of institutional racism leveled by former and current employees.

“I’m excited to join the Guggenheim and its passionate team at a pivotal moment. I look forward to merging our shared goals of expanding the story of art, and also working to shape a new reality for arts and culture.”said Beckwith in her statement.

full article here on Artforum