Leadership appointments — directors, curators, chairs, and executive moves.
21 stories across Contemporary, London, New York, and Modern. Latest: Aguttes Names Enguerran Molmy Head of Musical Instruments & Bows Department.
Aguttes announced on September 18, 2026, that Enguerran Molmy has joined the firm as head of its Musical Instruments & Bows department, succeeding Hector Chemelle.
Aguttes, the French auction house, announced on September 17, 2026, that Victor Hurbain has joined its Brussels representation office as a specialist in luxury, contemporary art, and art de vivre.
Phillips announced on September 17, 2026, that Henry Highley has been named worldwide head of private sales, a newly created role. Highley, who joined the auction house in 2016, previously served as head of private sales for the Americas.
On September 14, 2026, the Rijksmuseum announced the appointment of Barbara Borghese (born 1971) as its new Head of Conservation & Science, effective mid-November.
Hauser & Wirth has announced worldwide representation of Los Angeles-based painter Lucy Bull, working in close collaboration with David Kordansky Gallery.
On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva. Guillemin, who previously led the Americas and EMEA watch departments, will oversee global watch auctions and private sales.
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On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva.
On September 8, 2026, Phillips announced an exhibition of Dior Haute Joaillerie jewels designed by Victoire de Castellane in Milan, as part of its strategy to strengthen its jewellery presence in Italy. The auction house also appointed Gaia Maffioli to lead its jewellery department in Italy.
On September 9, 2026, The Frick Collection announced the appointment of Caitlin Henningsen as Ayesha Bulchandani Head of Education and Public Engagement, effective September 21, 2026.
Artcurial is opening a US subsidiary in Miami's Design District and will hold its first American collector-car auction on February 19, 2027, at the Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Coconut Grove, during Miami Concours and Moda Miami.
On September 1, 2026, the Van Gogh Museum announced the appointment of Prof. Dr Christoph Grunenberg, Director of Kunsthalle Bremen, as a member of its Supervisory Board.
Limbo Museum has announced Alvaro Barrington as its next Artist-in-Residence, a program that will culminate in the artist's first solo presentation on the African continent.
Sam Spiegel has been named Chief Operating Officer and Technology Principal at Heritage Auctions, where he oversees daily operations across all business units and leads the company's long-term technology strategy.
Heritage Auctions announced on August 25, 2026, the promotion of Aviva Lehmann to Deputy Chairman of Fine Art and Alissa to a senior leadership role in American and Western Art.
On August 19, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Trust announced the appointment of Kimberly Uyttewaal as Vice President of Development and Institutional Advancement. Uyttewaal, who joined Getty in 2015, will lead fundraising and strategic partnership efforts, effective September 1.
On August 15, 2026, Tate announced that Daisy Desrosiers has been appointed Britton Family Curator at Large, North America, succeeding Christine Y. Kim. Based in the USA, Desrosiers will focus on developing North American art in Tate's collection through research and acquisitions.
On August 12, 2026, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) announced the appointment of Elvira Dyangani Ose as Artistic Director, effective October 1, 2026.
Tate announced the appointment of Jessica Morgan, current Director of Dia Art Foundation, as its tenth Director, effective January 1, 2027. Morgan, 57, succeeds Maria Balshaw CBE and will lead the institution's four galleries: Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives.
Serpentine Galleries announced a multi-year collaboration with Formafantasma, the research-based design studio led by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, appointing them as Lead R&D Fellows, Ecology.
Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments and QC+.
Tate has announced its 2027 exhibition programme across its four sites.
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