The New Museum in New York announced that Massimiliano Gioni has been appointed the Museum’s next Toby Devan Lewis Director effective August 1, 2026. Born in Italy in 1973, Gioni joined the New Museum in 2006 as Curator, later holding the roles of Associate Director and Director of Exhibitions before becoming Edlis Neeson Artistic Director in 2014. New Museum Board President James-Keith Brown said, “Over the past twenty years, he played an essential role in the Museum’s evolution as a leading international destination for contemporary art through the groundbreaking exhibitions he has conceived, institutional partnerships he has built, mentorship he has provided to colleagues, and relationships he has forged across the globe.” Massimiliano Gioni said, "It is a tremendous honor to be asked to lead the New Museum, following in the steps of giants like Marcia Tucker and Lisa Phillips. I am grateful to the Board of Trustees, the selection committee, and James-Keith Brown, our Board President, for entrusting me with both the illustrious legacy of the institution and the tools to shape an exciting future ahead." At the New Museum, Gioni has crafted an audacious and adventurous exhibition program over two decades, curating solo exhibitions devoted to such pathbreaking artists as John Akomfrah, Pawel Althamer, Ed Atkins, and Lynda Benglis. Gioni has directed numerous international exhibitions and biennials including Manifesta 5 (co-curated with Marta Kuzma in 2004), the 4th Berlin Biennale (co-curated with Maurizio Cattelan and Ali Subotnick in 2006), the 8th Gwangju Biennale (2010), and the 55th Venice Biennale (2013). He has collaborated frequently with many institutions, museums, and foundations around the world, in particular.