Penelope Curtis departs Tate Britain for Lisbon's Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Penelope Curtis is set to leave her position as director of Tate Britain to take on the role of the first international director at Lisbon's Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. During her five years at Tate Britain, she managed a significant renovation and rehang, featuring well-received exhibitions such as the Pre-Raphaelites in 2012, L.S. Lowry in 2013, and J.M.W. Turner in 2014. Although Tate Britain was nominated for the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2014, the museum saw a drop in visitors in 2013. Curtis faced some backlash regarding certain curatorial choices and staff cuts. She is expected to start her new position later this year.
Key facts
- Penelope Curtis is leaving Tate Britain
- She will become director of Lisbon's Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
- Curtis served as director of Tate Britain for five years
- She oversaw a major renovation and rehang at Tate Britain
- Exhibitions on the Pre-Raphaelites, L.S. Lowry, and J.M.W. Turner were held under her leadership
- Tate Britain was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2014
- Visitor numbers dropped at Tate Britain in 2013
- Curtis faced criticism for curatorial initiatives and staffing cuts
Entities
Artists
- Penelope Curtis
- L.S. Lowry
- J.M.W. Turner
Institutions
- Tate Britain
- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
- The Guardian
- Art Fund
Locations
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- London
- United Kingdom