LAURA BARLOW is to become Senior Curator of Collections & Research at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens (Henry Moore Foundation).
She will care for and manage the collection of art, archives and artefacts, while contining her research into the life and works of the sculptor.
A curator of international modern and contemporary art, Barlow specialises in sculpture, public art and international architecture. She is currently a PhD candidate in the School of Architecture at the Royal College of Art.
She was previously Director and Senior Curator for Qatar Museums and, before that, was Curator at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modem Art, Doha. Barlow has also worked in Africa and the USA.
"We are delighted to welcome Laura Barlow as our new Senior Curator of Collections & Research,” said SEBASTIANO BARASSI, Head of Henry Moore Collections & Programmes.
“With her impressive background in art history and curatorial experience, she is ideally placed to lead the development of our collection and research initiatives.
“Her enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in shaping the future of the Henry Moore Foundation."