Michelle Kuo appointed curator at MoMA following Artforum resignation
Michelle Kuo has been named the curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This decision comes after her departure as Artforum's editor-in-chief in October 2017, which followed allegations of sexual harassment against copublisher Knight Landesman. Kuo expressed that she could no longer represent Artforum publicly and highlighted the urgent need for a safer, fairer art environment for women. At MoMA, she will oversee exhibitions and aid in the museum's acquisitions, engaging with both historical and contemporary works. Ann Temkin, MoMA's chief curator, remarked on Kuo's valuable editorial and scholarly experience. Kuo had been with Artforum since 2010, and David Velasco took over her role. The announcement was made on 28 February 2018.
Key facts
- Michelle Kuo appointed curator of painting and sculpture at MoMA
- She resigned as Artforum editor-in-chief in October 2017 after Knight Landesman allegations
- Kuo stated she could no longer serve as Artforum's public representative
- She will organize exhibitions and contribute to acquisitions at MoMA
- Ann Temkin praised Kuo's editorial and scholarly background
- Kuo was at Artforum for seven years from 2010
- She co-curated a 2004 exhibition at Harvard's Carpenter Center
- David Velasco replaced her as Artforum editor-in-chief
Entities
Artists
- Michelle Kuo
- Knight Landesman
- Ann Temkin
- David Velasco
Institutions
- Artforum
- Museum of Modern Art
- Harvard University
- Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
- Salzburg Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Salzburg
- Austria