Jussi Pylkkänen
Jussi Pylkkänen (born May 1963)[1] is a Finnish art dealer, and the global president of the auction house Christie's.[2][3][4]
Jussi Pylkkänen | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1963 (age 57) |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Occupation | Art dealer |
| Title | Global president, Christie's |
Pylkkänen was educated at King's College School in Wimbledon, and has a bachelor's degree in English from Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University, and a master's degree in Fine and Decorative Art.[5]
Pylkkänen is a governor of the Dulwich Picture Gallery.[1]
References
- "Jussi PYLKKANEN - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- "Christie's Contemporary Art Chief Departs to Become Dealer". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- Jasper Rees (2016-11-19). "Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House: an enigmatic look at Christie's: review". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- "Christie's boss Jussi Pylkkänen plots the next 250 years". Theartnewspaper.com. 2016-06-28. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- "Alumni: Jussi Pylkkanen - Christie's Education". Christies.edu. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
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