Barbican arts director to leave, months after revealing creative vision for centre

The Guardian World

by Lanre Bakare and Robyn Vinter

February 16, 2026

Shock departure of Devyani Saltzman comes weeks after new CEO joined and before major refurbishment Devyani Saltzman is leaving the Barbican, as the arts institution undergoes another significant leadership change just a few weeks after its new CEO joined. The shock departure of Saltzman, who became director of arts and participation at the Barbican in February 2024, comes two years after her arrival and months after she unveiled a five-year creative vision for the venue. Continue reading...

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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/16/2026