The museum wrote that it was seeking a director who would work to maintain its “core, white art audience,” in addition to attracting a more diverse one.
The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Courtesy of the Met.
The practice of deaccessioning has never failed to incite controversy. But the stakes are even higher now that the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York one of the wealthiest, largest, and best-attended museums in the world has suggested it is considering selling off some of its art as it faces a $150 million shortfall.
The fact that a leading professional organization relaxed its guidelines surrounding deaccessioning last spring, which means that the Met would draw no official censure from the move, is of no consequence to the many experts and observers including former museum leadership who swiftly voiced their opposition.
Newfields announces new executive structure
Since joining the Newfields team in early 2016 as a Deputy Director, Jonathan Wright has brought extraordinary energy and vision to Newfields expansive natural resources.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND
.-Newfields announces new executive structure featuring three new appointments as part of a long-term succession plan designed to ensure continued growth and positive momentum for Newfields. Newfields Board of Trustees has established the new position of President of Newfields and enabled the President to appoint The Ruth Lilly Director of The Garden and Fairbanks Park; and The Melvin & Bren Simon Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.