Richard Flood, influential curator and writer, dies at 81
Richard Flood, a renowned writer and curator, died at 81. He was the chief curator at the Walker Art Center from 1995 to 2005, where he organized exhibitions featuring Young British Artists like Damien Hirst and Gillian Wearing, as well as works by Matthew Barney, Sigmar Polke, and Arte Povera. In 2007, he launched his first exhibition at the New Museum, focusing on the idea of the 'antimonumental' object. After becoming director of special projects in 2010, he retired in 2019, having initiated the IdeasCity program. Additionally, he led Artforum, directed Barbara Gladstone Gallery, and taught at the Rhode Island School of Design. His 2017 book, Notes from the Playground, showcased his writings. Critic Hilton Als remarked, "Art was his vocation not his career."
Key facts
- Richard Flood died at age 81.
- He was chief curator at Walker Art Center from 1995 to 2005.
- He curated shows on Young British Artists, Matthew Barney, Sigmar Polke, and Arte Povera.
- At the New Museum, his 2007 exhibition focused on the 'antimonumental' object.
- He founded IdeasCity, a New Museum initiative.
- He was a managing editor for Artforum and director of Barbara Gladstone Gallery.
- He taught at Rhode Island School of Design, Royal College of Art, and National College of Art and Design in Dublin.
- A collection of his writings, Notes from the Playground, was published in 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Flood
- Damien Hirst
- Gillian Wearing
- Matthew Barney
- Sigmar Polke
- Hilton Als
Institutions
- New Museum
- P.S. 1
- Walker Art Center
- Barbara Gladstone Gallery
- Artforum
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Royal College of Art
- National College of Art and Design in Dublin
- IdeasCity
- Creative Process
- Frieze
- Parker
Locations
- New York
- Minneapolis
- London
- Dublin
- United States