Background
Vikan, Gary Kent was born on November 30, 1946 in Fosston, Minnesota, United States. Son of Franklin and Wilma (Johnson) Vikan.
Vikan, Gary Kent was born on November 30, 1946 in Fosston, Minnesota, United States. Son of Franklin and Wilma (Johnson) Vikan.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1967; Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1976.
Art museum administrator, curator Byzantine art Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, 1975-1984. Assistant director curatorial affairs, curator medieval art Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, 1985—1994, director, since 1994. Adjunct professor Johns Hopkins University.
Member Byzantine Studies Counf. (governing board since 1989), United States National Committee for Byzantine Studies (Executive Committee, 1988-1992.
Married Elana Klausner, September 12, 1971. Children: Nicole, Sonia.