First German to head major UK museum oversaw record visitor numbers but left V&A after disillusionment with Brexit voteThe V&A has paid tribute to its former director Martin Roth,who has died in Berlin, aged 62.
Roth was the first German to head a major British museum, and leaving the V&A in 2016 shortly after it won the museum of the year award. That victory meant that Roth,after five years in charge, could leave while the museum was on a tall. However it was a decision also hastened by his disillusionment over the Brexit vote. Related: V&A director's decision to quit hastened by Brexit vote Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com