New Director of Tate Modern Appointed
Tate announced today that Frances Morris, Director of Collection, International Art, Tate, has been appointed the new Director of Tate Modern.
Frances Morris (57) has played a key role in the development of Tate, joining as a curator in 1987, becoming Head of
Displays at Tate Modern (2000-2006) and then Director of Collection, International Art. Frances was jointly responsible
for the initial presentation of the opening collection displays at Tate Modern in 2000, which radically transformed the
way museums present the story of modern art. She is now working closely with colleagues towards the new Tate Modern,
opening to the public on 17 June 2016.
Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate said: “Frances Morris is an innovative thinker who has shaped and developed Tate’s
international collection, firmly establishing Tate Modern as one of the foremost contemporary and modern art galleries
in the world. She is widely respected internationally for her flair, expertise and clarity of vision. She will lead the
new Tate Modern into the next era.”
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