Conversations with Great Leaders: Museum Directors on Institutional Vision

Explore a thought-provoking conversation between two influential museum directors, Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum in Harlem and Adam D. Weinberg of the Whitney Museum, moderated by Damian Woetzel, Director of the Aspen Institute Arts Program. Delve into the challenges and strategies of leading major art institutions in New York City, as Golden and Weinberg discuss their experiences curating exhibitions for renowned artists like Jeff Koons, Glenn Ligon, Kehinde Wiley, and Yayoi Kusama. Gain insights into how these directors balance their institutions' founding principles with evolving audience expectations, patron demands, and critical reception. Discover how they maintain their creative visions and distinguish their museums in Manhattan's competitive cultural landscape, while staying true to their specific missions of promoting artists of African descent and celebrating American contemporary art.