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Courrèges Appoints Drew Henry as Artistic Director

Courrèges opens a new chapter with Drew Henry as artistic director. The 38-year-old South African-born designer joins from Burberry, where he served as senior design director under Daniel Lee from 2023. Artémis

March 30, 2026

Living

How Parker Thatch’s Creative Director Joyce Lee Packs for Vacation

When it comes to mastering the art of the travel wardrobe, it’s no surprise that our favorite fashion insiders also moonlight as packing experts. In My Packing Style, we asked some of

March 24, 2026

Living

Praise Shadows Sales Director, Para Site Exec Director: Industry Moves

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, art news Newsletter about the art market and beyond. Register here Receive it every Wednesday. Happy Wednesday! Here’s a roundup of the moves

March 18, 2026

Art Markets

Etro Creative Director Marco De Vincenzo Exits

The brand announced on March 12 that Etro creative director Marco De Vincenzo would step down after nearly four years in the role. A successor has not yet been announced. Etro said

March 12, 2026

Beauty

PPB Group Appoints Billionaire Robert Kuok’s Grandson As Board Director

PPB Group is one of several companies controlled by Malaysia’s richest man Robert Kuok, who began trading commodities after World War II and expanded into hotels, logistics, shipping and shipbuilding.

March 3, 2026

Breaking News

Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

Laurence de Carle’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by worker strikes, water leaks and safety breaches that led to looting in October.

February 24, 2026

Art and Design

GQ Names Adam Baidawi Global Editorial Director

Adam Baidawi is QCondé Nast today announced a new global editorial director, effective immediately, succeeding Will Welch. “Adam has every reason to lead Q “Because he is first and foremost a writer

February 17, 2026

Living

Patou Artistic Director Guillaume Henry Steps Down

Just when you think the creative reset has settled down, something more happens. Patou, founded by Jean Patou in 1914, announced on Friday the departure of its artistic director Guillaume Henry, who

February 6, 2026

Living

Clark Art Institute Promotes Esther Bell to Director

The Clark Art Museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has promoted Esther Bell, associate director and chief curator, to serve as the museum’s sixth director. She begins her term on July 1. Bell is

January 30, 2026

Arts

Newark Museum of Art Names Lisa Funderburke as Next Director

The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) in New Jersey has appointed Lisa Funderburke as its next director and chief executive officer, effective February 1. She succeeds Linda C. Harrison, who left the

January 29, 2026

Arts

Clark Art Institute Names Esther Bell as Next Director

Esther Bell, currently deputy director and chief curator, will take over as director in July.

January 29, 2026

Art and Design

Art Institute of Chicago Director on Plane Incident: A ‘Low Moment’

For the first time since returning to work from a voluntary leave of absence last May, Art Institute of Chicago President James Rondeau has spoken candidly about a bizarre incident on a

January 29, 2026

Arts

Alison Weaver Named Next Director of NYU’s Grey Art Museum

New York University announced Tuesday that Alison Weaver will serve as the next director of the Gray Museum of Art. She will begin her duties on May 26, following the end of

January 28, 2026

Arts

Creative Time Appoints Jean Cooney As Executive Director

Creative Time, a New York-based arts nonprofit known for commissioning and presenting large-scale public art projects, has named Jean Cooney its executive director, the organization announced Thursday. Cooney has served as vice

January 22, 2026

Arts

Sally Tallant Appointed Director of Hayward Gallery in London

Southbank Center has appointed Sally Tallant as the new director of the Hayward Gallery, a role she will take up starting in July. She will replace longtime Hayward hotel director Ralph Rugoff,

January 22, 2026

Arts

Philadelphia Art Museum Director Says Board Won’t Need ‘Restructuring’

Daniel H. Weiss tells the media in his first extensive interview as new director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Inquirer His agency’s board of directors didn’t need to make major

January 21, 2026

Arts

Yasha Grobman Appointed Director of the Israel Museum

Yasha Grobman has reportedly been appointed director of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem haaretzending a long leadership crisis at one of Israel’s most prominent cultural institutions. Grobman will succeed Suzanne Landau, who

January 20, 2026

Arts

Jaden Smith Unpacks His Debut Collection as Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Creative Director

Yet Smith is no opportunistic dilettante. One of his first acts after taking the job was a road trip to the factory in Campania, Italy, where Louboutin’s menswear production is concentrated and

January 20, 2026

Culture

Timo Kappeller Joins Pace Gallery as Senior Director

Timo Kappeller has joined Pace Gallery as senior director in New York, where he will focus on sales and artist relations, the gallery announced this week. He assumed the role on January

January 20, 2026

Art Markets

How the Role of Creative Director Will Evolve in the Next 10 Years

In the months following Spring/Summer 2026, we’ve seen major brands welcome a slew of new hires to their communications, marketing and design departments. Our new series, Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now, looks

January 20, 2026

Fashion

Prado Director Says Museum Won’t Be Chasing Ever-Growing Visitor Numbers

The new millennium has seen museums around the world grow – and are still growing further. Institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are

January 15, 2026

Arts

Tate Director Explains Departure, And More

To receive morning links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews communication. Headlines Hockney was involved in the Bayou Tapestry Loan. David Hockney have weighed Bayeux Tapestry

January 15, 2026

Arts

How Bobby Kim Became Disney’s First-Ever Creative Director for Merch

Disney Consumer Products works with hundreds of licensees around the world, and that scale can easily sap creativity. King sees things differently. “At The Hundreds, we’ve done 30 or 40 collaborations and

January 15, 2026

Culture

How J.Crew’s Creative Director Olympia Gayot Packs for Vacation

Photo courtesy of Olympia Gayot Jay Crew x US Ski & Snowboard Turtleneck Hermès Rouge Hermès satin lipstick What is your go-to brand for vacation wear? Of course it’s J.Crew! I also

January 8, 2026

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Courrèges Appoints Drew Henry as Artistic Director

How Parker Thatch’s Creative Director Joyce Lee Packs for Vacation

Praise Shadows Sales Director, Para Site Exec Director: Industry Moves

Etro Creative Director Marco De Vincenzo Exits

Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

GQ Names Adam Baidawi Global Editorial Director

Patou Artistic Director Guillaume Henry Steps Down

Clark Art Institute Promotes Esther Bell to Director

Newark Museum of Art Names Lisa Funderburke as Next Director

Clark Art Institute Names Esther Bell as Next Director

Art Institute of Chicago Director on Plane Incident: A ‘Low Moment’

Alison Weaver Named Next Director of NYU’s Grey Art Museum

Creative Time Appoints Jean Cooney As Executive Director

Sally Tallant Appointed Director of Hayward Gallery in London

Philadelphia Art Museum Director Says Board Won’t Need ‘Restructuring’

Yasha Grobman Appointed Director of the Israel Museum

Jaden Smith Unpacks His Debut Collection as Christian Louboutin’s Men’s Creative Director

Timo Kappeller Joins Pace Gallery as Senior Director

How the Role of Creative Director Will Evolve in the Next 10 Years

Prado Director Says Museum Won’t Be Chasing Ever-Growing Visitor Numbers

Tate Director Explains Departure, And More

How Bobby Kim Became Disney’s First-Ever Creative Director for Merch

How J.Crew’s Creative Director Olympia Gayot Packs for Vacation

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