Hello Everyone,

• The Impressionist installation in Zacks is looking amazing. There is quite a dramatic flow and range of works. Many employees are involved and I’m grateful for everyone’s focus and hard work.

 

• I arrived back from the Association of Art Museum Directors conference in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday morning at 3am. Hello polar vortex! Richmond is one of America’s oldest cities and was the capital of the Confederacy. It was also the place with the second largest slave market in the U.S. (which we visited and it is basically an unmarked parking lot). The meeting addressed the legacy of slavery and racism in U.S. Culture and how it impacts our perceptions in both good and bad ways.

 

• On most days during the week, I meet with donors over lunch in AGO Bistro. The quality of service and food is exceptional. It makes it much easier to ask someone to support the museum while they are enjoying a delicious meal served by great staff! Be sure to try the new salads in caféAGO and check out the Winterlicious menu.

Enjoy the weekend,

Stephan