Frances Morris (gallerist)
| Frances Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958/1959 (age 57–58)[1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater |
University of Cambridge Courtauld Institute of Art |
| Occupation | gallerist |
| Title | director, Tate Modern |
| Predecessor | Chris Dercon |
Frances Morris (born 1958/59[1]) is the director of the Tate Modern art gallery in London, succeeding Chris Dercon in January 2016.
Early life
Frances Morris was born in 1958 or 1959. She studied for a bachelor's degree in the history of art at the University of Cambridge and received a master's degree in the same subject from the Courtauld Institute of Art.[2]
Career
After working at the Arnolfini, she joined the Tate Gallery as a curator in 1987, became the head of displays at Tate Modern when it opened in 2000, and became the director of the international art collection in 2006.[1][3] Her appointment as director was announced in January 2016;[2] she is the gallery's first British and first woman director.[4] She has particularly emphasised women artists and art from outside Europe.[3][5]
Personal life
Morris is married and has three children.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Brown, Mark (15 January 2016). "Frances Morris to become new Tate Modern chief". The Guardian.
- 1 2 Stephens, Simon (20 January 2016). "Tate Modern names new director". Museums Association. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- 1 2 Jones, Jonathan (22 January 2016). "Why it's great news that Frances Morris will run Tate Modern". The Guardian.
- 1 2 Ward, Victoria (15 January 2016). "Tate Modern appoints its first British and first female director". Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ Brown, Mark (14 April 2016). "The new Tate Modern: more space, seats … and women". The Guardian.