Background
Lehman, Arnold Lester was born on July 18, 1944 in New York City. Son of Sidney and Henrietta F. Lehman.
educator art historian museum director
Lehman, Arnold Lester was born on July 18, 1944 in New York City. Son of Sidney and Henrietta F. Lehman.
Bachelor, Johns Hopkins, 1965. Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins, 1966. Master of Philosophy, Yale University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy in Art History, Yale University, 1973.
Chester Dale fellow, Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1969-1970; lecturer art history, Cooper Union and Hunter College, 1969-1972; director, Urban Improvements Program, New York City, 1970-1972; director, Parks Council of New York City, 1972-1974; director, Metropolitan Museum and Art Centers, Miami, Florida, 1974-1979; director, Baltimore Museum Art, 1979-1997; director, Brooklyn Museum Art, since 1997. Adjunct Professor department art history Johns Hopkins University, 1986-1997. Director or trustee several corporations and non-profit organizations.
Trustee Academy Arts, Easton, Maryland., several non-profit organizations. Member executive planning committee The Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts. Member Brooklyn Arts Council.
Member Association Art Museum Dirs. (trustee 1987-1993, president 1990-1991), Harmonie Club (New York City).
Married Pamela Gimbel, June 21, 1969. Children— Nicholas Richard, Zachary Gimbel.