Hammer Museum Director Ann Philbin Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Ann Philbin, who served as the director of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles for nearly 25 years, will step down next year. During her tenure, Philbin transformed the museum into a renowned destination for contemporary art and championed emerging and underappreciated artists with a focus on social justice. Her departure marks a significant moment in the city's art world and comes amidst leadership changes at other prominent institutions across the country.