MOCA's new director, Jeffrey Deitch

Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art has officially ended its worldwide search for a new museum director today, announcing that renowned New York gallery owner/art dealer Jeffrey Deitch would take the reins effective June 1, 2010.  Deitch stated publicly, “MOCA has an extraordinary history, and it’s my goal to position MOCA as the most innovative and influential contemporary art museum in the world. I am excited by the opportunity to play a role in making MOCA and Los Angeles the leading contemporary art destination.”

He received nods from his distinguished contemporaries, including co-board chair and co-chair of the Board’s search committee, Maria Bell. “Jeffrey Deitch is the perfect fit for MOCA New, and he has the vision and energy to make the museum the world’s preeminent contemporary arts institution. Jeffrey lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes art. He is passionate about contemporary art and is committed to the future of MOCA.”

A luminary in the contemporary art movement and curator for such artists as Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Ryan McGuinness, SPREAD ArtCulture wishes Mr. Deitch the best of luck in this endeavor.