Overview
- Multiple outlets report Saltzman was made redundant, while the Barbican says it cannot comment on individual staffing matters.
- A Barbican release states the director-for-arts position will no longer be maintained as programming is restructured for the redevelopment.
- The City of London Corporation has approved £191 million for a five-year renovation, with a one-year closure scheduled from June 2028.
- The timeline of Saltzman’s exit remains unconfirmed, with one report saying her formal departure is in May.
- Saltzman had recently outlined a five-year, ideas-led cross-arts strategy and was credited by observers with helping rebuild trust with artists.