"Noguchi Museum Appoints Queens Native as Female Director"

Amy Hau, a former assistant to Isamu Noguchi, has been appointed as the new director of the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens. Hau, who has deep connections in the community and extensive knowledge of the institution, will take on the role starting January 8th. She aims to improve the internal culture of the museum and oversee the campus expansion, which includes restoring Noguchi's original studio and building a new collections lab and study center. The museum has seen record attendance this year and plans to focus on resiliency and sustainability in its upcoming exhibitions.