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Javier Pes Appointed Editor of The Art Newspaper, Succeeding Jane Morris

institutional · 2026-04-20

Javier Pes will become the new editor of The Art Newspaper in June, taking over from Jane Morris who has held the position since 2008. Morris will transition to an editor-at-large role while pursuing independent writing, lecturing, and research projects. Pes currently serves as deputy editor at the publication, having joined in 2010 after editing Museum Practice magazine for the UK Museums Association. His background includes curatorial positions at the Museum of London and Reading Museums. The announcement confirms Morris will maintain a continued relationship with the organization despite stepping down from her editorial leadership.

Key facts

  • Javier Pes appointed new editor of The Art Newspaper
  • Jane Morris served as editor since 2008
  • Transition effective beginning of June
  • Morris becomes editor-at-large
  • Morris will pursue independent projects including writing and research
  • Pes currently serves as deputy editor
  • Pes joined The Art Newspaper in 2010
  • Pes previously edited Museum Practice magazine for UK Museums Association
  • Pes has curatorial experience at Museum of London and Reading Museums

Entities

Artists

  • Javier Pes
  • Jane Morris

Institutions

  • The Art Newspaper
  • Museum of London
  • Reading Museums
  • UK Museums Association
  • Museum Practice magazine

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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