Artangel Co-Directors James Lingwood and Michael Morris Depart After 30 Years
At the close of 2022, James Lingwood and Michael Morris will step down as co-directors of Artangel, marking the end of their 30-year tenure. Since its inception in 1991, Artangel has been responsible for 125 notable commissions, such as Rachel Whiteread's House, Michael Landy's Breakdown, Jeremy Deller's The Battle of Orgreave, and Gregor Schneider's Die Familie Schneider. The organization also backed Clio Barnard's The Arbor in 2010 and Roger Hiorns's Seizure. Recent projects included Steve McQueen's Year 3 and Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead. Reflecting on their time, Lingwood and Morris referred to it as "a rollercoaster ride," while Artangel, founded by Roger Took in 1985, will carry on with £852,333 in annual funding from Arts Council England.
Key facts
- James Lingwood and Michael Morris step down as Artangel co-directors after 30 years
- Their departure is scheduled for the end of 2022
- Artangel produced 125 commissions under their leadership
- Notable projects include Rachel Whiteread's House and Michael Landy's Breakdown
- The organization was founded in 1985 by Roger Took
- Lingwood and Morris took over leadership in 1991
- Artangel receives £852,333 annual funding from Arts Council England
- Recruitment for new leadership has begun
Entities
Artists
- James Lingwood
- Michael Morris
- Rachel Whiteread
- Michael Landy
- Jeremy Deller
- Gregor Schneider
- Clio Barnard
- Roger Hiorns
- Steve McQueen
- Mike Kelley
- Roger Took
Institutions
- Artangel
- Institute of Contemporary Arts
- Arts Council England
- Oxford University
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- East London
- South London
- United States