Frances Morris to become new Tate Modern chief

Veteran curator who has been with Tate galleries since 1987 will become first Briton to head successful gallery that showcases contemporary artists A curator who has been at Tate Modern since it opened in 2000 is to become both the first woman and the first Briton to helm the gallery when she takes up the role of director later this year.It was announced on Friday that Frances Morris, Tate Modern’s first head of displays, will replace Chris Dercon, who leaves this year to take charge of Be