Annette Meier

Jan 17, 2025 | artasiapacific.com | Annette Meier

News Art Dubai Group (ADG), a major cultural programming company in the Middle East, has appointed Alexie Glass-Kantor as its curatorial executive director and Dunja Gottweis as the fair director for Art Dubai. Both positions are based in Dubai—Glass-Kantor will assume her role in April, while Gottweis will take over planning for next year’s edition of Art Dubai.

Jan 16, 2025 | artasiapacific.com | Annette Meier

News On January 16, the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) announced London-born curator, writer, and educator Sara Raza as the artistic director and chief curator of the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Tashkent. Slated to open in September, the CCA is an ACDF initiative that will serve as a global arts and culture platform offering artists and designers the opportunity to connect through residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs.

Jan 7, 2025 | artasiapacific.com | Annette Meier

News On January 6, international auction house Phillips announced Martin Wilson as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Wilson will succeed Edward Dolman, who will remain as executive chairman through the end of May before assuming a consultancy position. Wilson brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having worked for nearly three decades in the international art and auction world.

Nov 25, 2024 | artasiapacific.com | Annette Meier

News On November 26, the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) in Adelaide appointed Jason Smith as its new director, replacing Rhana Devenport who ended her six-year tenure in July. Smith, who is currently director of Geelong Gallery in Victoria, will relocate to South Australia and assume his new role at AGSA in February 2025. Smith brings more than 25 years of experience in visual arts curation and leadership across major galleries in Victoria and Queensland.

Nov 21, 2024 | artasiapacific.com | Annette Meier

News After the German parliament passed a controversial resolution on November 7, which curbs state funding for any art and cultural projects with “antisemitic aims and content,” its repercussions are already rippling through the country’s cultural landscape.