Max Hollein, director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses the institution's upcoming major projects in an interview with a chair of the Met's Vanguard Council. These include the groundbreaking of the new Tang Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art, designed by Frida Escobedo, a major Raphael exhibition, and the Met Gala co-chaired by Beyoncé. Hollein reflects on the launch of the Vanguard Council, a next-generation patron group, and the museum's efforts to engage younger audiences.
This interview matters because it offers insight into how one of the world's largest museums is evolving its leadership, physical space, and audience engagement strategies under Hollein's tenure. His comments on diversifying the board and attracting younger patrons reflect broader shifts in the art world toward inclusivity and generational change, while the Tang Wing expansion signals a major investment in modern and contemporary art at a historic institution.