Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
MOCA Hires Deitch
Just in time to begin defining the new decade, LA’s venerable MOCA has hired NY Gallerist/Art Dealer Jefferey Deitch as Director, effective June 1. A letter went out to MOCA members today, outlining the details. In a partial quote of the announcement: “Jeffrey Deitch will succeed Dr. Charles E. Young, who was named MOCA chief executive officer in December 2008 when the museum was facing serious challenges. A widely respected leader with great dedication to preserving MOCA as an invaluable asset to the city of Los Angeles and the art world, Dr. Young worked closely with the Board of Trustees to restore stability and energy and strengthen the foundation of this prominent cultural center that serves thousands of visitors each year. We are deeply grateful for Dr. Young’s leadership in guiding MOCA through this pivotal transition and for successfully repositioning the museum to attract an outstanding new director.”
His three galleries are expected to close, leaving a palpable void in the New York art scene… however, speculation is rampant regarding the future of the artists he has represented. For many in the Deitch stable, a welcoming environment at MOCA is bound to be the result of this development.
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