Sally Tallant appointed as new director of London’s Hayward Gallery

Sally Tallant, currently director of the Queens Museum in New York, has been appointed the new director of the Hayward Gallery and visual arts at London's Southbank Centre, succeeding Ralph Rugoff after two decades. Tallant, formerly head of the Liverpool Biennial and with experience at the Serpentine Gallery, will assume the role in July during the Southbank Centre's 75th-anniversary celebrations. She aims to build on Rugoff's legacy and make art more accessible, joining the institution as it faces financial challenges due to funding cuts and infrastructure needs. The Southbank Centre attracts approximately 3.7 million visitors annually, and Tallant's appointment is seen as a crucial step in shaping the gallery's future. The anniversary celebrations include Danny Boyle's "You Are Here" and a major Anish Kapoor exhibition.

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