Anne Pasternak Appointed as Brooklyn Museum Director, Succeeding Arnold L. Lehman

Anne Pasternak has been named the next director of the Brooklyn Museum, taking over from Arnold L. Lehman, who will retire in 2015 after 17 years leading the institution. Pasternak brings over two decades of experience from her role as president and artistic director at Creative Time, a New York-based non-profit arts organization. Her appointment was announced by the museum, with her tenure set to begin on September 1. This leadership transition marks a significant shift for one of New York's major cultural institutions, as Pasternak moves from a prominent public art organization to helm a major museum. The change comes as Lehman concludes his long-standing directorship, which spanned nearly two decades. Pasternak's background in innovative public programming at Creative Time is expected to influence the museum's future direction. The announcement was made public in May 2015, detailing the planned succession timeline.