Julian Cox
AustraliacuratorMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Julian Cox is a prominent curator and museum administrator known for his influential role as the chief curator and deputy director at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) from 2018 until his recent resignation. Born in London, he earned a master of philosophy degree in the history of photography and has a rich background in the arts, having previously served as chief curator at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. During his tenure at the AGO, Cox was instrumental in significant acquisitions, the establishment of the Department of the Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora, and the curation of various acclaimed exhibitions. His departure marks the end of an era characterized by a commitment to enhancing the gallery's collection and scholarship.
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Julian Cox, an associate professor in food microbiology at the University of NSW, stated that the risk of cyclosporiasis in Australia is extremely low due to tight biosecurity.
The explosive diarrhoea bug that Australia should bewareAustralia· 2026-07-21
Julian Cox is a microbiologist at UNSW and scientific director of the Food Safety Information Council who discusses toilet etiquette and hygiene.
Experts settle the most common arguments from toilet seat etiquette to kitchen hygieneAustralia· 2026-06-29
Julian Cox stepped down after eight years as the Art Gallery of Ontario’s chief curator and deputy director.
Art Gallery of Ontario chief curator Julian Cox steps down after eight years
Canada· 2026-03-04
