Name: Director's Dialogue: Axel Rüger in Conversation
Start: 2026-04-21T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-21T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Christie's New York

$Director's Dialogue: Axel R\u00fcger in Conversation$

This discussion will explore museum leadership today, from stewardship of historic collections to institutional growth and public engagement
About this Event

This discussion will explore museum leadership today, from stewardship of historic collections to institutional growth and public engagement. Drawing on Axel Rüger’s experience and Pauline Forlenza’s leadership, the conversation will offer insight into the present and future of the field.

Join the American Federation of Arts on April 21st at 2 PM EST at Christie's New York for Director’s Dialogue: Axel Rüger in Conversation. In this focused program, Pauline Forlenza, AFA Director & CEO, sits down with Axel Rüger, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director of the Frick Collection, to explore museum leadership today, from stewardship of historic collections to institutional growth and public engagement.

This program is free and open to the public with registration.

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Public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. These programs are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. We are also grateful for the generous support of Berkley Asset Protection, Huntington T. Block Insurance, Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation, and the American Chai Trust.