Photo courtesy Mary Kenealy.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield recently announced that Richard Klein will conclude his administrative duties as exhibitions director in June. He has worked at the museum for more than three decades and as exhibitions director since 2004.
“Looking back, other than art, what”™s kept me engaged with the museum has been the incredibly talented and passionate people I”™ve had a chance to work with”¦,” said Klein.
Board Chair Diana Bowes said, “”¦Richard Klein has helped The Aldrich build a strong foundation of artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions.”¦”
Cybele Maylone, executive director, said “It”™s hard to believe that The Aldrich existed before Richard”™s arrival. For over three decades he has been a guiding force at the museum, shepherding generations of artists through our galleries, building community, and serving as a valued colleague for everyone on our staff”¦.”
Klein worked closely with the museum”™s founder Larry Aldrich until his passing in 2001 and has had a hand in nearly every aspect of the museum”™s operations.
Since his early curatorial pursuits, he has curated or co-curated more than 95 exhibitions in both The Aldrich”™s original “Old Hundred” building, now the museum’s administrative offices, and the new museum building, which opened in 2004.
In addition to his work at the museum, Klein is an artist and a writer.
