René Morales Named Curator in Residence at Norton Museum of Art
The Norton Museum of Art has introduced René Morales as its inaugural Curator in Residence, a newly established position aimed at enhancing curatorial capabilities and refining the strategy for its contemporary collection. A veteran curator, Morales has previously served in prominent roles at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. He will offer transitional leadership for the Contemporary Art Council and assist the Norton in preparing for an international search for a Senior Curator in 2028. Morales has curated numerous exhibitions, such as Gary Simmons: Public Enemy and Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Tom Golden Collection. This residency model enables the museum to engage with esteemed curatorial talents, fostering relationships with artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.
Key facts
- René Morales joins Norton Museum of Art as Curator in Residence
- The role is part of a new Curator in Residence model
- Morales previously held leadership roles at Pérez Art Museum Miami and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- He organized exhibitions including Gary Simmons: Public Enemy and Quisqueya Henríquez: The Center Can Be Everywhere
- The residency aims to expand curatorial capacity and contemporary collection strategy
- Morales will provide leadership for the Contemporary Art Council
- The Norton plans to launch an international search for a staff Senior Curator in 2028
- The model brings distinguished curatorial voices into the institution flexibly
Entities
Artists
- René Morales
- Gary Simmons
- Quisqueya Henríquez
- Christo
- Jeanne-Claude
- Tom Golden
Institutions
- Norton Museum of Art
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- Contemporary Art Council
Locations
- West Palm Beach
- Miami
- Chicago