New face for London's iconic gallery: Sally Tallant takes the helm as Hayward Gallery director
The Southbank Centre has appointed Sally Tallant, former Liverpool Biennial chief and current Queens Museum head, to run its prestigious Hayward Gallery. Tallant will succeed Ralph Rugoff, who steps down after 20 years in charge of the institution. Rugoff's departure marks an end to speculation over the post, a coveted spot attracting millions of visitors annually.
Tallant brings her experience from leading contemporary art events in both the UK and the US. Her time at the Liverpool Biennial has earned her a reputation for accessibility, with an emphasis on inclusivity and engagement with diverse audiences. Her commitment to making art more accessible aligns with the Southbank Centre's goal of celebrating the institution's 75th anniversary.
During her tenure, Tallant aims to build upon Rugoff's legacy while forging new directions for the gallery. As part of this effort, she will oversee a landmark Anish Kapoor exhibition and collaborate on Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' event, which celebrates the institution's role in youth culture.
Tallant joins the Southbank Centre at a pivotal moment, with renovation plans under way to address dated infrastructure and decreased Arts Council funding. CEO Elaine Bedell praises Tallant as joining the gallery at "a critical juncture," while chair Misan Harriman views her appointment as an "inspiring new chapter" for the institution.
Mark Ball, artistic director of the Southbank Centre, expresses his enthusiasm for Tallant's vision, saying she will bring the Hayward Gallery into the future with a spirit of openness and radical accessibility.
The Southbank Centre has appointed Sally Tallant, former Liverpool Biennial chief and current Queens Museum head, to run its prestigious Hayward Gallery. Tallant will succeed Ralph Rugoff, who steps down after 20 years in charge of the institution. Rugoff's departure marks an end to speculation over the post, a coveted spot attracting millions of visitors annually.
Tallant brings her experience from leading contemporary art events in both the UK and the US. Her time at the Liverpool Biennial has earned her a reputation for accessibility, with an emphasis on inclusivity and engagement with diverse audiences. Her commitment to making art more accessible aligns with the Southbank Centre's goal of celebrating the institution's 75th anniversary.
During her tenure, Tallant aims to build upon Rugoff's legacy while forging new directions for the gallery. As part of this effort, she will oversee a landmark Anish Kapoor exhibition and collaborate on Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' event, which celebrates the institution's role in youth culture.
Tallant joins the Southbank Centre at a pivotal moment, with renovation plans under way to address dated infrastructure and decreased Arts Council funding. CEO Elaine Bedell praises Tallant as joining the gallery at "a critical juncture," while chair Misan Harriman views her appointment as an "inspiring new chapter" for the institution.
Mark Ball, artistic director of the Southbank Centre, expresses his enthusiasm for Tallant's vision, saying she will bring the Hayward Gallery into the future with a spirit of openness and radical accessibility.
She's gonna try to fix the Hayward Gallery, which is due for an upgrade in my opinion... I mean, it's been 20 years since Ralph Rugoff was there, so yeah, some changes are overdue. Sally Tallant seems like a decent choice tho, all that experience from leading the Liverpool Biennial and now Queens Museum 
. Accessibility and inclusivity are key words here, which is cool, but I'm curious to see how she'll balance art with, you know, keeping people engaged... 75th anniversary celebration? That's nice 
. I mean, Sally Tallant seems like a great choice from what I've read, but I'm a bit worried that the Southbank Centre is trying to turn the Hayward Gallery into something it's not 
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. Sally Tallant, she's got some serious cred comin' outta Liverpool Biennial and Queens Museum. I love how she's all about makin' art more accessible, that's like, so British, innit? 
And she's gonna bring this new energy to the gallery, with them Anish Kapoor and Danny Boyle events... I'm dyin' to see what she's got planned! 
Can't wait to visit the Southbank Centre again, it's been a while since I've been back in London 
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just read about Sally Tallant taking over at the Hayward Gallery in London... really excited to see what she brings to the table! 
hopefully Tallant's vision will help bring some modernity to the space 
sally tallant seems like an awesome choice for the hayward gallery! i'm all about making art more accessible and inclusive, and it sounds like tallant is on the same wavelength 
her experience in leading events in both the uk and us is super impressive, and i love that she's got a clear vision for the gallery's future - can't wait to see what kind of cool stuff she brings to the table 
! As an art lover, I know how important it is to make contemporary art accessible to everyone, not just the usual art crowd. Tallant's experience in leading events like the Liverpool Biennial and her commitment to inclusivity are totally on point 
. I'm excited to see what she'll bring to the table (or should I say, what she'll curate on the walls 
). With a landmark Anish Kapoor exhibition and Danny Boyle's event coming up, it's going to be a wild ride at the gallery! Fingers crossed they can revamp that outdated infrastructure and keep arts funding stable 
. Mark Ball seems pretty stoked about her vision, and I am too 
. Bring on the change, Sally!
Her focus on inclusivity and making art more accessible is music to my ears 
The Southbank Centre's got a lot riding on her but I think she's up for the challenge 
. Ralph Rugoff must've been doing something right to keep people guessing for so long. Sally Tallant's got some big shoes to fill, especially with those renovation plans and reduced funding 
. I'm hoping she can bring some fresh ideas, but it's hard not to worry that the gallery might lose some of its identity in the process 
. Still, at least we get an Anish Kapoor exhibition 
and a Danny Boyle event... that's gotta be exciting! 
. I love how she's all about making art accessible to everyone, not just the usual crowd 
. This is sooo exciting for the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary celebration 
. The renovation plans and decreased Arts Council funding are some pretty big challenges for them to tackle 
. Fingers crossed she brings a fresh perspective and makes the gallery more inclusive