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Nicholas Serota Tops ArtReview Power 100 2014, Tate's Global Influence Cited

publication · 2026-04-20

Nicholas Serota has secured the top position in ArtReview's 2014 Power 100, having consistently ranked in the top ten since 2002. This ranking, determined by a jury of 26 members, underscores Tate's international outlook since the establishment of Tate Modern, the most visited modern museum worldwide. Tate supports artists through exhibitions and connects with collectors via memberships, offering guidance to institutions around the globe. The current list reflects the convergence of public and private art sectors and the globalization of contemporary art, featuring curators from countries such as Sweden, Brazil, Korea, and Cameroon. Highlights include Christopher Wool at number 55 and art advisers Allan Schwartzman and Amy Cappellazzo at number 70. The November issue also features an interview with Calvin Tomkins discussing Marcel Duchamp, along with essays on various art scenes and institutional differences.

Key facts

  • Nicholas Serota ranked number 1 in ArtReview's Power 100 2014.
  • Serota has been in the top ten every year since the list launched in 2002.
  • Tate's international perspective since Tate Modern's launch contributed to the ranking.
  • Tate Modern is the most visited modern and contemporary museum globally.
  • Tate has partnerships in cities including Seoul, Sydney, Berlin, and Oman.
  • The list was compiled by a 26-member international jury.
  • Christopher Wool entered at number 55 as a high new entry.
  • Art advisers Allan Schwartzman and Amy Cappellazzo jointly ranked number 70, their first appearance since 2005.

Entities

Artists

  • Nicholas Serota
  • Christopher Wool
  • Marcel Duchamp
  • Allan Schwartzman
  • Amy Cappellazzo
  • Calvin Tomkins

Institutions

  • ArtReview
  • Tate
  • Tate Modern

Locations

  • Seoul
  • South Korea
  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Oman
  • Sweden
  • Brazil
  • Korea
  • Cameroon

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