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From a galaxy-inspired museum center funded by Jeff Bezos to the six-figure auction of a beloved prop from ‘Cheers,’ here are some of the biggest moves made in the art industry this week.
Robert Lovelace was appointed chair of the J. Paul Getty Trust yesterday (June 5). J. Paul Getty Trust
Executive shake-ups at the Getty
The J. Paul Getty Trust, which manages the world’s wealthiest museum, appointed Robert Lovelace as its new chair. Lovelace first joined the Getty’s board in 2016. He will serve a four-year term and oversee the organization through its upcoming edition of Pacific Standard Time, a regional arts event in Southern California scheduled for 2024.
He is also the president and director of Capital Group Companies, a financial services organization, and holds positions with the Pacific Council on International Policy, the California Community Foundation and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.
“Rob has a deep appreciation for the transformative power of art, and he brings extensive experience in board governance,” said Katherine E. Fleming, CEO of the Getty Trust, in a statement.
Lovelace is...