New British Museum director will oversee ‘architectural and intellectual’ change
The new director of the British Museum has said he will oversee “the most significant transformations, both architectural and intellectual” when he takes up the role in the summer.
Nicholas Cullinan, the outgoing National Portrait Gallery director, replaces former Victoria and Albert Museum head Sir Mark Jones, who was made interim director following the resignation of Hartwig Fischer over the thefts at the London-based institution.
Mr Cullinan’s appointment was announced on Thursday after it was approved by the board of trustees and Prime Minister.
