Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe

Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe is an accomplished art professional currently serving as the Executive Director of the Katonah Museum of Art since August 2022. Prior to this role, Michelle held significant positions at Asia Society from 2012 to 2022, culminating as Vice President for Global Artistic Programs and Director of Asia Society Museum, where responsibilities included overseeing global arts and cultural programs and co-curating the Asia Society Triennial. Michelle's extensive experience encompasses various roles in curatorial and administrative capacities at notable institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Hunter College Art Galleries, and Pace Prints. Academically, Michelle earned an MA in Art History from Columbia University and a BA from Mount Holyoke College, complemented by ongoing professional development through the Museum Leadership Institute.