Jessica Morgan named new Tate director – with ‘big pay cut‘ to take job
Summary
Jessica Morgan has been named the new director of Tate, an important art institution in the UK. She previously worked at Tate and currently leads the Dia Art Foundation in New York. Morgan accepted a lower salary than she earned before to take this role.Key Facts
- Jessica Morgan worked at Tate as a curator for over ten years before leading the Dia Art Foundation.
- She replaces Maria Balshaw, who led Tate for nine years and earned about £220,000-£225,000 annually.
- Morgan took a significant pay cut to become Tate’s director.
- Tate faces financial challenges, low staff morale, and changing visitor numbers.
- Morgan is seen as a leader who can bring change while maintaining teamwork.
- Tate operates four locations in the UK, which can create financial risks.
- Tate’s recent exhibitions, such as those by Frida Kahlo and Tracey Emin, attracted many visitors.
- Morgan studied art history at Cambridge and the Courtauld Institute and focuses on showcasing diverse artists.
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