Frances Morris on Tate Modern's Post-Brexit Challenges and Evolving Museum Vision

In January 2016, Frances Morris took the helm as director of Tate Modern, just prior to the unveiling of the Blavatnik Building in June. She finds her new role thrilling, emphasizing the importance of Tate Exchange to foster collaborative programming that reaches wider audiences. The impact of Brexit presents difficulties for the 14% of European staff, which includes two directors. Morris expresses concern over maintaining expertise, noting the absence of specialized conservation training for time-based media and photography in the UK. She appreciates European artists such as Wolfgang Tillmans and Tacita Dean. With initiatives like Tate Exchange and collaborations with Plus Tate institutions, Tate Modern strives to merge its global prominence with local involvement. Future goals include spotlighting underrepresented female artists and exploring digital art.