Mori Yoshiko, Chairperson Emerita of Mori Art Museum, Dies at 85
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Mori Yoshiko, the founding Chairperson of the Mori Art Museum and Director of the Mori Building Company, died of pneumonia on December 23 at the age of 85. Alongside her late husband Mori Minoru, she established the Tokyo-based museum in 2003 and served as its Chairperson until December 2024. A memorial event is planned following a private family funeral, with details to be announced at a later date.
- People: Mori Yoshiko, Mori Minoru
- Museums: Mori Art Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate, Royal Academy of Arts
- Locations: Tokyo, London, New York
Originally via Mori Art Museum · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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