Background
Ross, David A. was born on April 26, 1949 in Malverne, New York, United States. Son of Joshua and Grayce Ross.
Ross, David A. was born on April 26, 1949 in Malverne, New York, United States. Son of Joshua and Grayce Ross.
Bachelor, Syracuse University. Postgraduate, Graduate School Fine Arts, Syracuse.
Curator video art Everson Museum Art, Syracuse, New York, 1971-1974. Deputy director program development and television Long Beach Museum Art, California, 1974-1977. Chief curator University Art Museum, Berkeley, 1977-1982.
Director Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, 1982-1991. Director, Chief Executive Officer Whitney Museum American Art, 1991-1998. Director San Francisco Museum Modern Art, since 1998.
Active Federal Advisory Committee om International Exbns., since 1990.
Member Association Art Museum Directors.
Married Margaret Gronner. Children: Lindsay, Emily.