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Q&A: Inside Western’s art gallery with new director Kelly Linder

Kelly Linder has been appointed as the new director of Western Washington University's campus art gallery, starting in January. She has already contributed to the Department of Art & Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition and the faculty show, drawing on her extensive experience at university galleries at Chico State and Sacramento State, as well as commercial galleries in Santa Fe, New York, and San Francisco. Linder also ran her own alternative space called 'The Living Room' in San Francisco.

The man who shaped Southeast Asia's art scene

Valentine Willie, an influential art collector, gallery owner, and curator, is profiled for his role in transforming Southeast Asia's fragmented national art markets into a cohesive regional network. The article traces his journey from a collector to a key figure who connected artists, galleries, and collectors across the region, with his home in Kuala Lumpur serving as a backdrop for his extensive collection.

FSU’s Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire

Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, has announced his retirement after 15 years in the role. Appointed in 2011, High oversaw a period of major expansion, including the opening of the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art, the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion, and the Turrell Skyspace Joseph’s Coat, as well as significant growth in collections, attendance, and fundraising. The museum, governed by Florida State University, saw its annual operating budget rise from $12 million to $28 million and its endowment grow from $27 million to $67 million under his leadership. High will remain in his position until a successor is found.