Artists Space appoints Kelly Taxter as deputy director
Kelly Taxter has been appointed as the new deputy director of Artists Space, a renowned nonprofit art organization established in New York in 1972. Taking over from Miriam Katzeff, Taxter brings a wealth of experience, having served as the curator of contemporary art at the Jewish Museum from 2013 until 2021 and as director of the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York. Previously, she co-owned Taxter & Spengemann gallery in New York from 2003 to 2011. Taxter, who was inspired by Artists Space during her earlier years, aims to continue its legacy of nurturing emerging artists.
Key facts
- Kelly Taxter appointed deputy director of Artists Space
- Assumed role on February 6
- Succeeds Miriam Katzeff
- Previously Barnett and Annalee Newman Curator of Contemporary Art at Jewish Museum (2013–2021)
- Directed Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York
- Co-owned gallery Taxter & Spengemann (2003–2011)
- Artists Space founded in 1972 in downtown Manhattan
- Institution known for launching careers of Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Sherrie Levine, Louise Lawler, Laurie Anderson
Entities
Artists
- Cindy Sherman
- Jeff Koons
- Sherrie Levine
- Louise Lawler
- Laurie Anderson
- Kelly Taxter
- Miriam Katzeff
Institutions
- Artists Space
- Jewish Museum
- Parrish Art Museum
- Taxter & Spengemann
Locations
- New York
- Manhattan
- Water Mill