Grace Morley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Grace Morley

American museologist

Date of Birth: 03-Nov-1900

Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States

Date of Death: 08-Jan-1985

Profession: curator, art historian, museum director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Grace Morley

  • Grace Louise McCann Morley (1900–1985) was a museologist of global influence.
  • She was the first director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (formerly the San Francisco Museum of Art) and held the position for 23 years starting in 1935.
  • In an interview with Thomas Tibbs, she is credited with being a major force in encouraging young American artists.
  • The Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 1982.

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