EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 1H 1M
Julian Zugazagoitia: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art CEO on KC’s Cultural Future
from There's Just Something About Kansas City · host Frank Boal, Sarah McEnerney, Kate Feder, Ben Messner
Julian Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, has lived, studied and worked at some of the greatest art museums in the world - and museums in places like Mexico City, Paris and NYC helped him develop a deep love for art and artists from all corners of the globe. In today’s episode, Julian shares what landed him in the heart of the Midwest, where he’s spent more than 15 years elevating the Nelson into one of America’s top art museums.In this episode, he discusses:His international path through some of the world’s most prestigious art museumsHow he’s shaping the Nelson-Atkins as a hub for culture, creativity, and community in Kansas CityThe museum’s bold new 61,000-square-foot expansion project currently underwayWhy he believes art should be accessible to everyone, across all generations and communitiesIf you’re passionate about art, culture, or the future of Kansas City, this conversation with Julian Zugazagoitia offers an inspiring inside look at leadership, creativity, and vision.
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Julian Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, has lived, studied and worked at some of the greatest art museums in the world - and museums in places like Mexico City, Paris and NYC helped him develop a deep love for art and artists from all corners of the globe. In today’s episode, Julian shares what landed him in the heart of the Midwest, where he’s spent more than 15 years elevating the Nelson into one of America’s top art museums.In this episode, he discusses:His international path through some of the world’s most prestigious art museumsHow he’s shaping the Nelson-Atkins as a hub for culture, creativity, and community in Kansas CityThe museum’s bold new 61,000-square-foot expansion project currently underwayWhy he believes art should be accessible to everyone, across all generations and communitiesIf you’re passionate about art, culture, or the future of Kansas City, this conversation with Julian Zugazagoitia offers an inspiring inside look at leadership, creativity, and vision.
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