Sally Tallant appointed as new director of London’s Hayward Gallery

Leeds-born artistic director lands sought-after post as Southbank Centre celebrates its 75th anniversary this year

Sally Tallant, the former boss of the Liverpool Biennial, has been announced as the new director of the Hayward Gallery and visual arts at London’s Southbank Centre.

Tallant, who is currently in charge of the Queens Museum in New York, will return to the UK to take over from Ralph Rugoff, who will step down after two decades in charge of the institution, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.