Rose Art Museum receives new director, chief curator
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Brandeis University has named Gannit Ankori as the Henry and Lois Foster Director and chief curator of the Rose Art Museum, in Waltham, effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Ankori, a professor of art history and theory in the departments of Fine Arts and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, has been serving as interim director at the Rose since July.
A Jerusalem native, Ankori is an acclaimed author, curator and educator who brings knowledge of the Rose Art Museum’s role as a “world-class museum” within a university setting. During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, her leadership and expertise has been considered invaluable to the museum.
Brandeis University Appoints Dr. Gannit Ankori Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art Museum
WALTHAM, Massachusetts
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Gannit Ankori stands in front of an installation at The Rose: Dora García and ProjectSD, She Has Many Names, 2020. Gold leaf on glass.
Photo by Mike Lovett.
Brandeis University has named Gannit Ankori as the Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art Museum, effective January 1, 2021. Ankori, a professor of art history and theory in the departments of Fine Arts and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, has been serving as interim director at the Rose since July 2020.
Gannit Ankori named Director of the Rose Art Museum
Ankori will lead all artistic and programming initiatives at the Rose as well as the museums management. Photo: Mike Lovett.
WALTHAM, MASS
.- Brandeis University has named Gannit Ankori as the Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art Museum, effective January 1, 2021. Ankori, a professor of art history and theory in the departments of Fine Arts and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, has been serving as interim director at the Rose since July 2020.
A Jerusalem native and citizen of the world, Ankori is a critically acclaimed author, curator, and educator who brings an in-depth knowledge of the Rose Art Museums unique role as a world-class museum within a university setting. During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, her leadership and expertise have proven invaluable to the museum.