Michael James Govan

Background

Govan, Michael James was born in 1963 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Education

Bachelor in Art History & Studio Art, Williams College, 1985. Postgraduate, University California, San Diego.

Career

Acting curator & special assistant to the director Williams College Museum Art, Williamstown, Massachusetts. Deputy director Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, 1988—1994. Director Dia Art Foundation, 1994—2006.

Wallis Annenberg director, Chief Executive Officer Los Angeles County Museum Art, since 2006. Fundraiser for Dia Beacon (New York ) Museum, 1999—2003. Board member Andy Warhol Mus and Triple Aught Foundation.

Achievements

• Michael James Govan has been listed as a noteworthy museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Katherine Ross.

Spouse:

Katherine Ross