Art World Icons Step Up: Morris and Cherix Redefine Leadership in 2025

The art community is buzzing with revolutionary leadership shifts. Frances Morris, the erstwhile director of Tate Modern, has been appointed the first chair of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC). With her controversial climate action at Tate, Morris now heads GCC's cause to reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% by 2030 and advocate for zero-waste. Her appointment is at a critical time for the coalition, marking its fifth anniversary this year with efforts to influence systemic change within the art industry.

In the meantime, on the opposite side of the Atlantic, the new director at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will be Christophe Cherix, announced after an international search. A Swiss-born curator who spent 18 years at MoMA, Cherix will take the reins this September from Glenn Lowry. Both admired for his curatorial thinking and for being an expert on modern and contemporary art, Cherix is ready to guide MoMA into a new era as he continues to elevate global artists' voices.

Both appointments inject new energy into their respective institutions, highlighting a focus on sustainability and innovation in the arts. As Morris promotes environmental responsibility and Cherix adopts curatorial excellence, these appointments signal a vibrant change in cultural leadership.

Source: Observer