Background
Lowry, Glenn David was born on September 28, 1954 in New York City. Son of Warren and Laure (Lynn) Lowry.
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Lowry, Glenn David was born on September 28, 1954 in New York City. Son of Warren and Laure (Lynn) Lowry.
Bachelor, Williams College, 1976. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1982.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, 2000.
Assistant curator Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1978-1980. Research assistant Archeological Survey of Mediterranean Town of Amalfi, Italy, 1980. Curator Oriental art Museum Art, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1981-1982.
Director Joseph and Margaret Muscarelle Museum Art, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1982-1984, Art Gallery Ontario, Toronto, Canada, 1990-1995, Museum Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, since 1995. Curator Near Eastern art Arthur M. Sackler and the Freer Gallery Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1984-1990, curatorial coordinator, 1987-1989. Member advisory council department art history and archaeology Columbia University, Smithsonian Council.
Steering committee Aga Kahn Architect award.
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Trustee Metro Toronto Convention and Visitors Association. Member Association American Art Museum Directors, College Art Association, American Academy Arts & Sciences.
Married Susan Chambers, August 24, 1974. Children: Nicholas, Alexis, William.