""We are uniquely global and local, historic and contemporary, collection driven and exhibition driven," Westermann said. "I really needed someone who understands that complexity.""
""We kept it very quiet," she told me yesterday by phone. "We agreed that we wouldn't use a search firm." Together with the board, Westermann identified the candidates and patiently met with each one."
""I don't know how, but I did it," she said. "I won't recommend doing it again." This reflects the challenges faced during the search for a new director."
"The job is very particular because the Guggenheim will soon have four spaces—New York, Bilbao, Venice, and Abu Dhabi. Westermann wanted to create "parity" among the institutions in the "constellation.""
Mariët Westermann was appointed as the director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation in 2023. Due to the expansion of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Westermann determined that the New York flagship required its own leader. She sought a candidate with artistic and fundraising skills to manage the complexities of the institution's global presence. Melissa Chiu was chosen for her expertise in scholarship and fundraising, marking a significant leadership transition.
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