Mary-Dailey Desmarais

Mary Dailey Desmarais serves as the Chief Curator at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts since July 2020, having previously held the position of Curator of International Modern and Contemporary Art from September 2018 to 2020 and Curator of International Modern Art from April 2014 to 2018. With an extensive academic background in art history, Mary Dailey Desmarais earned a PhD from Yale University (2015), an MA from Williams College (2006), and a BA with honors in American Studies from Stanford University (2003). Additionally, Mary Dailey Desmarais has experience as a Guest Curator, contributing to diverse exhibitions and art initiatives.