Leon Black

Appointments & departuresnews

Philanthropist Marie-Josée Kravis will replace the embattled Leon Black as MoMA’s board chairman

Appointment follows controversy over Black's ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein

Nancy Kenney
Resignationsnews

Leon Black, under fire, will reportedly not seek re-election as MoMA’s board chairman

Tumult over his former business ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein brought pressure for him to step down

Nancy Kenney
Museum trusteesnews

MoMA’s board leader Leon Black quits equity firm, citing 'relentless scrutiny' over links to Epstein

Decision raises questions about his future role at the museum after artists call for him to go

Nancy Kenney
Museum trusteesnews

‘Toxic philanthropy’ versus ‘egalitarian principles’: artists, art workers and activists call for Leon Black’s removal as MoMA board chairman

Signers allude to his payments to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and other financial ties

Nancy Kenney
Building projectsnews

Couple donates $40m for MoMA's renovation and expansion

The museum will name a film centre after Debra and Leon Black

Nancy Kenney
Collectorsarchive

Collector Leon Black hires Met’s head of drawings to help buy more Old Masters

George Goldner will leave the Met in January but continue to serve as an advisor

Cristina Ruiz

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