David Corcos Levy

Background

Levy, David Corcos was born on April 10, 1938 in New York City. Son of Edgar Wolf and Lucille (Corcos) Levy.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia University, 1960. Master of Arts, New York University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1979.

Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), New School for Social Research, 1989. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Cedar Crest College, 1998.

Career

Assistant director admissions, Parson School Design, New York City, 1961-1962; director admissions, Parson School Design, New York City, 1962-1967; vice president, Parson School Design, New York City, 1967-1970; dean, chief administrative officer, Parson School Design, New York City, 1970-1979; executive dean, chief administrative officer, Parson School Design, New York City, 1979-1989; chancellor, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1989-1990; president, director, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1991.

Achievements

• David Corcos Levy has been listed as a noteworthy museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Janet Meyer, June 7, 1959 (divorced). Children: Jessica Anne, Thomas William. Married Carole L. Feld, May 19, 1992.

1 child, Alexander Wolf.

Father:

Edgar Wolf Levy

Mother:

Lucille (Corcos) Levy

Spouse:

Janet Meyer

Spouse:

Carole L. Feld

child:

Jessica Anne Levy

child:

Alexander Wolf Levy

child:

Thomas William Levy