M+ Museum Director Lars Nittve Announces Departure Ahead of Hong Kong Opening
Lars Nittve will leave his position as Executive Director of M+ in January 2016, according to an announcement from the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. He has led the institution for five years. The museum itself is planned to welcome visitors in 2019, focusing on contemporary art, design, architecture, and film. Before his departure, Nittve will finalize plans for the Arts Pavilion, a temporary exhibition space opening in 2016. This pavilion will host M+ programming until the main museum building is complete.
Key facts
- Lars Nittve is stepping down as Executive Director of M+
- His departure is scheduled for January 2016
- He has served in the role for five years
- The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority made the announcement
- M+ is scheduled to open to the public in 2019
- The museum will focus on 20th and 21st century art, design, architecture, and moving image
- Nittve will oversee completion of the Arts Pavilion program before leaving
- The Arts Pavilion will open in 2016 as a temporary exhibition space for M+
Entities
Artists
- Lars Nittve
Institutions
- M+
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- Arts Pavilion
Locations
- Hong Kong
- West Kowloon