Salman Rushdie among 170 figures to sign open letter over Barbican arts lead departure

Devyani Saltzman, described as Barbican’s ‘driving force’, leaves few weeks after arrival of new CEO Salman Rushdie, John Akomfrah and Pankaj Mishra are among more than 170 cultural figures who have signed an open letter to the Barbican expressing concern over the departure of its arts director, Devyani Saltzman. Saltzman, who became director of arts and participation at the Barbican in February 2024, is leaving the institution amid a significant leadership change a few weeks after its new CEO joined. Continue reading...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent