First Day: A Conversation with James Rondeau, the New Director of the Art Institute of Chicago - Newcity Art “Formerly the chair and curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rondeau sat down with Newcity at the end of his first day as director [of the Art Institute] to share his vision for leading the museum. Diversity, data, digital access and building expansion were among the topics we discussed.” James Rondeau/Photo: Joe Mazza/Brave Lux