Shakeout at London’s South Bank
mainThe directionless riverside arts centre has a new chair and vice chair.
Susan Gilchrist, the chair, reaches the end of her five-year board term in July. She will be succeeded by Misan Harriman (pictured), founder of What We Seee, a media content, tech and commerce company.
Her deputy David Kershaw makes way for Luke Mayhew, a former director of John Lewis (where Boris does not shop).
Harriman says: ‘I believe the incredible mix of arts voices that Southbank Centre offers has never been more important, and has huge potential as we develop a modern, post-lockdown cultural institution, and explore new ways to innovate and bring arts to our communities.’
“As well as being one of the most widely-shared photographers of the Black Lives Matter movement, Harriman is the first black man to shoot a cover of British Vogue in the magazine’s 104-year history. Wikipedia”
Perfect for the job then.
Just like Jude Kelly, who had no qualifications or experience in classical music, but was put into the top job by all her luvvie friends and proceeded to drive Southbank further down the path to mediocrity.
As long as they keep ticking the boxes
What does he mean “…bring arts to our communities” ? People go to SBC to see stuff.
Doubtless another nail in the coffin for classical music lovers