Soyoung Yoon to Lead Whitney Museum's Independent Study Program
Starting June 16, 2026, Soyoung Yoon will take the helm as director of the Independent Study Program at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Known for her strong background in contemporary art and media studies, she will lead the program which will introduce a new series of artists, curators, and academics in the fall of 2027. Previously, Yoon enhanced the Fine Arts MFA Program at Parsons School of Design, attracting a dedicated student body exceeding 200 individuals. Additionally, she served as an Associate Professor at Eugene Lang College, where she restructured the Visual Studies Program from 2013 to 2024.
Key facts
- Soyoung Yoon appointed Director of Whitney Museum's Independent Study Program
- Appointment begins June 16, 2026
- Yoon is a scholar of contemporary art and media theory
- New class of artists, curators, and scholars starts fall 2027
- Previously Director of Fine Arts MFA Program at Parsons School of Design
- Also Associate Professor at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
- Directed Visual Studies Program at Lang from 2013 to 2024
- Oversaw more than 200 BFA and MFA students at Parsons
Entities
Artists
- Soyoung Yoon
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Independent Study Program
- Parsons School of Design
- The New School
- Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Locations
- New York City
- United States