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Olivia Bourrat Appointed Director of Heritage and Collections at Musée du Quai Branly

institutional · 2026-06-29

Olivia Bourrat, a Franco-Chilean art professional, has been appointed Director of Heritage and Collections at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris. Born in Mexico and raised there, she developed an early appreciation for art in a country where heritage is omnipresent. Her career has spanned institutions and projects across Mexico, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Abomey, and New York. The appointment underscores the museum's commitment to international expertise in managing its extensive collections of non-Western art.

Key facts

  • Olivia Bourrat is the new Director of Heritage and Collections at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.
  • She is Franco-Chilean and grew up in Mexico.
  • Her professional experience includes work in Mexico, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Abomey, and New York.
  • She was raised in an environment where heritage is considered omnipresent.
  • The museum is located in Paris, France.

Entities

Artists

  • Olivia Bourrat

Institutions

  • Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac

Locations

  • Mexico
  • Paris
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Abomey
  • New York
  • France

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