Tate Names Jessica Morgan Director

Jessica Morgan has been confirmed as the new director of Tate, returning from Dia Art Foundation where she has led since 2015, and will take up the role in January 2027 to oversee Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and sites in Liverpool and St Ives. She succeeds Maria Balshaw, whose departure in 2025 amid financial and governance scrutiny has left Tate navigating a turbulent period marked by staff cuts, a strike, and declining visitor numbers. Morgan’s appointment is described as a ‘homecoming’ for a curator whose Tate programming, including The World Goes Pop, helped broaden international art discussion and who has broadened Dia’s collection and global reach. Reports note that Morgan accepted a substantial pay cut to take the Tate post, illustrating the financial and morale challenges facing the institution. Observers from the art world welcomed her appointment, hoping her leadership could drive financial stability and cultural ambition despite ongoing funding pressures and scrutiny of Tate’s strategy.