Ralph Rugoff

About Ralph Rugoff

Birth

1957

Ralph Rugoff is an American-born curator, the director of London's Hayward Gallery since 2006, and the curator of the Venice Biennale in 2019.

Ralph Rugoff was born in New York in 1957 and is a key figure in the contemporary art world.

His distinguished career as a museum curator has allowed him to shape exhibitions of great international relevance.

He is recognized for his profound analysis of the work of artist Thomas Demand, one of his most notable projects.

His bibliography includes 29 works that explore the evolution of art from the 20th century to the present day.

His curatorial approach focuses on connecting 21st-century art movements with modern avant-gardes.