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The Tate is a network of four art museums in the UK, comprising Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, and Tate St Ives, making it a significant institution in the British arts scene. As the new director, Jessica Morgan will be tasked with addressing various challenges, including a decline in visitor numbers and financial shortfalls, while building on the legacy of her predecessor, Maria Balshaw. The Tate's role in promoting British art and culture, as well as its commitment to diversifying its collection, will likely be key areas of focus for Morgan as she takes on the directorship.

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The Guardian view on a new director at Tate: an old institution must tackle fresh issues | Editorial

A decline in visitor numbers, staff strikes and budget cuts – Jessica Morgan faces many challenges as she takes on the biggest role in the British arts scene A lack of clear vision, low morale, dwindling popularity and financial shortfalls – this may sound like a description of the previous Labour government, but these are also criticisms levelled at the UK’s most powerful arts institution, Tate. Maria Balshaw’s tenu…