Overview

• Rugoff will leave the London institution after roughly two decades, according to the Southbank Centre.
• He plans to continue his career as an independent curator and writer following his departure.
• During his tenure since 2006, he curated 23 exhibitions, expanded the gallery’s international touring program, launched a free public-artworks initiative, and opened free programming in the HENI Project Space.
• His Hayward program included the 2019 exhibition "Kiss My Genders!" and surveys of Kader Attia and Tracey Emin.
• He is internationally known for directing the 2019 Venice Biennale, which featured 79 artists showing works across two venues and drew a mixed critical response.