Hitler learns about Jeffery Deitch at MOCA.
Chances are you have already seen this, but in case you haven’t…
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Might as well…
I am going to do a link round-up today, because there are some interesting things going on, but I don’t have the time to get into each. Can’t have you guys missing out though.
- theartnewspaper.com asks “What is the sin MoCA and Jeffery Deitch Committed?”
- Speaking of Deitch, his last show is going to be Shepard Fairey. Seriously.
- Museums should think bigger.
- An Eames chair walks into a Blimpie…
- Tyler Green on the New Topographics show at LACMA.
- I believe that Harry Winston has been possessed by Ed Hardy.
- Speaking of Ed Hardy, love me some Ed Hardy Boyz.
- In case you forgot, the Taschen sale is still this weekend. Looks to be all locations.
- The Govan/Scorsese conversation was just as predictable/boring as I thought it would be.
- Flavorwire reviews new online magazine ilovethatphoto.
“Deitch also knows that curator Paul Schimmel, who has organized some of the greatest large-scale historical surveys of the last twenty years, has two or three great shows left in him. Deitch will be able to get Schimmel to make those shows.”
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Jerry Saltz on Deitch’s move to MOCA and what that might mean for Head Curator Paul Schimmel.
Oh HELL NO Saltz, you did NOT just imply that Schimmel is on his last leg. First of all, that is so far from the truth, don’t even get me started, and second of all even if he did only have 2 or 3 shows left in him (which he has plenty more, I FEEL IT IN MY BONES) then he wouldn’t need someone like Deitch to bring it out of him. Sure, Deitch is all vanguard and big show and so on, but the only show that he has curated that anyone bothers bringing up was Human Nature and that was in 1992 and in my eyes basically irrelevant.
Also, remember when Paul Schimmel was on the 2009 Power 100 and Deitch wasn’t? I do.
“There’s no gallerist like him. He can do anything…. Jeffrey (Deitch) is a good businessman and he really gets the art.”
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Well if Dan Colen’s on board, by all means…
“When they trotted out the impresario in chief himself, he looked more staid and buttoned-up than ever—no small achievement, since I don’t think I’ve ever seen him not in full suit and tie, whether at his gallery or an “art parade” or one of the assorted sordid events he became famous for producing. Wire-rimmed spectacles supplanted his more usual round, colorful glasses, and he sported a newly trimmed hairdo and double-breasted navy suit: the picture of museum sobriety.”
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Andrew Berardini in a completely neutral article about Jeffery Deitch being announced MOCA director.
I had no idea that one could write a 500+ word article on the subject without stating an opinion. Not even a glimpse of an opinion.
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I am curious to see what their take on the Deitch/MOCA situation is.
Because we can’t talk enough about Jeffery Deitch today…
Just got the press release from MOCA in the trusty inbox formally announcing Jeffery Deitch as the new Director:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), we are pleased to share with you the news that Jeffrey Deitch has been appointed as the museum’s new director, effective June 1.
Jeffrey Deitch is one of New York’s leading gallerists, specializing in modern and contemporary art. During his 30-year career as an independent curator, Jeffrey has produced innovative exhibitions at museums and galleries worldwide. He has also served as an art advisor to premier institutional and private collectors, building a number of major international contemporary art collections. Highly educated and experienced in art finance practices, Jeffrey will provide critical oversight for MOCA to advance its groundbreaking programming and enable the museum to thrive for years to come as the foremost institution of contemporary art.
Since 1996, Jeffrey has operated Deitch Projects, a renowned public gallery with three New York locations that has presented more than 250 exhibitions, performances, and installations by contemporary artists. His unique combination of an innovative curatorial vision, keen business acumen, and passion for contemporary art sets the stage for his leadership of MOCA. As a devoted MOCA patron, you can anticipate that under Jeffrey’s stewardship you will continue to enjoy a dynamic and thought-provoking museum experience that is only found at MOCA.
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.
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With your dedicated support, 2009 became a year of unprecedented success for MOCA and gives Jeffrey Deitch the platform to take the museum to heightened levels of innovation and new programming. He is eager to meet you in the months ahead and excited to share a bright future at MOCA with our dynamic community. All of us at the museum appreciate your continuing commitment to this world-class institution, and we hope to enjoy your deepening involvement as we make new history for MOCA.
Questions I have:
- What happens to Deitch Projects?
- I wonder what his salary will be? More or less than Govan’s? Considering the scope of MOCA vs. LACMA I would guess less but wouldn’t he need something tantalizing monetarily to whet his appetite?
- How are the locals going to react? And by locals I mean, Wood, Govan, Philbin, Blum & Poe and so on…
- I wonder where he is going to live? Hancock Park? Downtown penthouse? The hills? Curiouso.
UPDATE: Here is a nice collection of reactions to the decision.
UPDATE 2: Deitch Projects to close by June 1st.
“Deitch has done amazing work as an extremely innovative art dealer. At the same time, we would be remiss not to ask ourselves how he and MOCA are planning to make the transition from the world of commerce and its values to another universe. One understands that these worlds blend, but there are still or should be some lines that are not crossed”
— Selma Holo, director of USC’s Fisher Museum of Art and director of the university’s International Museum Institute
Deitch and MOCA?
MOCA should be sharing at some to be announced time who the new Director will be…I for one am curious. Rumors swirling around that it will be Jeffery Deitch of Deitch Projects. Some people are for it, some against it, some are curious about other contenders, and some are arguing about the ethics of breaking it first*, but I can guarantee you that this is the only thing everyone is talking about (Michael Brand who?).
My big question is where does the line reside between non-profit institutions and for-profit galleries? What happens to Deitch Projects if he were to accept the position? Does he sell his stake? Can he not show those same artists he represents now out of conflict of interest? Artists he has sold to his long time collectors/clients? After all the hoopla about the insidery business going on at the New Museum, not to mention the attention MOCA has been getting for money management issues (read: going broke) and the commercial side of the Murakami show, I would think they would want to go with a more conventional choice. If I were a trustee, I would support a more traditional choice. I know they have all this money now, but they have had it before and we have already seen how that went once. I’m all for daring when it is suitable, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to be safe.
*For the record, as far as I can tell, it was me. Probably not really, I just like to throw my hat in there.
UPDATE: According to LATimes Twitter found via Modern Art Notes, Deitch is the new Director of MOCA. Official announcement to be expected tomorrow.
