Art Museum Makes History with New Pick

Kim to serve as first female director of the institution as it seeks to enhance community engagement and inclusivity

The Saint Louis Art Museum has named Min Jung Kim its next Barbara B. Taylor Director, succeeding retiring Director Brent R. Benjamin. The selection follows an extensive search, guided by recommendations of a months-long listening project that included input from the museum, St. Louis community and art institution leaders on the attributes needed to guide the museum into its next era.

“For more than a century, the Saint Louis Art Museum has been an integral thread in the cultural fabric of our community, earning international acclaim and respect,” said Charles Lowenhaupt, president of the Saint Louis Art Museum Board of Commissioners. “From the counsel we received through our listening project, our museum—featuring art from all times and cultures—can serve as a forum to help people of all backgrounds understand, discuss and address our cultural and historical differences. In today’s world, this is a critical role not only for our museum, but also for art museums across the globe.”

Lowenhaupt continued, “In Min Jung Kim we have found a director who is uniquely qualified to build on our rich tradition, provide a world view of art and culture, and enhance the relationship between our institution and our community in this next era for the Saint Louis Art Museum.”