Francesco Bonami Named Artistic Director Of Moscow’s GES-2 House of Culture

Italian curator Francesco Bonami, himself a former artist, has been named artistic director of Moscow’s GES-2 House of Culture. This significant appointment highlights the growing trend of artists stepping into leadership, bringing a unique, practitioner-informed perspective to major institutions. While GES-2's programming is currently on hold, Bonami's background as a maker suggests a future vision that could deeply resonate with and uplift emerging artists. Understanding these shifts in institutional leadership, particularly when art-minded individuals lead, is crucial for early-career women artists navigating opportunities and envisioning where their work might find a home when cultural doors reopen. — Source: Artforum

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