We've been talking about this for a while and the time was right. Lisa will have a greater hand in developing the museum, and I will have less of the day-to-day managerial responsibilities in New York.
For 27 years, Lisa Dennison has proved to be one of the Guggenheim's greatest assets. She has a rare combination of curatorial expertise, managerial skills and proven fundraising ability. This promotion is richly deserved.