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J. Tomilson Hill is the new chairman of the Guggenheim, while Claudia Rankine becomes only the second ever black female to be named a trustee for the institution
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 05 Oct 2021
The Guggenheim has named J. Tomilson Hill as its new chairman, while Claudia Rankine is named a board trustee
The Guggenheim has named its new chairman, with financier James Tomilson Hill set to lead the institution, while poet Claudia Rankine has been named as its second ever black female trustee.
Hill joined the Guggenheim board in 2019 - the same year he launched the Hill Art Foundation, which is a public exhibition and education space in the New York neighbourhood of Chelsea.
In his role, Hill will also oversee the development of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which last month announced a delayed opening date for 2025.
He will become the new chairman starting November 1, succeeding William L. Mack.
Named a trustee, Rankine has authored five poetry books, three plays (the most recent of which debuted at the Shed in March 2020) and a collection of essays published by Graywolf Press.
Rankine’s appointment comes at a time when the Guggenheim has been trying to address accusations from employees of racism within the institution.
The museum adopted a plan in August 2020 to become more inclusive and racially diverse, which included adjusting its recruitment and hiring practices, seeking a more diverse board, acquiring more works by minority artists and making greater efforts to reach out to a wider audience.
In January, it appointed Naomi Beckwith as its first Black deputy director and chief curator. And in July it named Ty Woodfolk as its first chief culture and inclusion officer.
Rankine follows Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe as the second ever black woman to join the Guggenheim board. Moutoussamy-Ashe - a photographer - served between 1993 and 1994.
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