Right Man At The Right Time To Lead Met Museum

“In selecting Thomas Campbell, the board has demonstrated that it knows what Mr. de Montebello has wrought and doesn’t wish to tamper with it. Tellingly, Mr. Campbell comes with a curatorial background–not, as is the case with some museum directors these days, a business or management degree. This means he is steeped in the culture and values of the museum, not the bottom line.”