Artforum's Top Editor Tina Rivers Ryan to Step Down

Two current editors, Daniel Wenger and Rachel Wetzler, will jointly replace Ryan as co-editors.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Tina Rivers Ryan, the editor-in-chief of the influential art magazine Artforum, will be departing her role at the end of February 2026. She will be replaced by two current Artforum editors, Daniel Wenger and Rachel Wetzler, who will take on a new joint position as co-editors.

Why it matters

Artforum is a highly respected and influential art magazine, so Ryan's departure and the editorial restructuring represents a significant shift in the publication's leadership and direction. The move comes after a tumultuous period for the magazine in 2023 when the previous editor-in-chief was fired, leading to resignations and a boycott from artists.

The details

Ryan, who joined Artforum as editor-in-chief in 2024, is credited with diversifying the magazine's print, digital, and live event offerings. In the announcement, Artforum's publisher praised Ryan's 'visionary leadership' and said the changes will 'position Artforum for continued growth and innovation'. Wenger is currently an editor at Artforum, while Wetzler serves as the magazine's executive editor. They will be promoted to the new co-editor roles.

  • Tina Rivers Ryan will depart her role as Artforum editor-in-chief at the end of February 2026.
  • Wenger and Wetzler will assume their new positions as co-editors in March 2026.

The players

Tina Rivers Ryan

The outgoing editor-in-chief of Artforum magazine, who has held the role since 2024.

Daniel Wenger

A current editor at Artforum who will be promoted to co-editor.

Rachel Wetzler

The current executive editor of Artforum who will be promoted to co-editor.

Danielle McConnell

The publisher of Artforum magazine.

Kate Koza

The associate publisher of Artforum magazine.

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What they’re saying

“We are deeply grateful for her visionary leadership, which has positioned Artforum for continued growth and innovation.”

— Danielle McConnell, Publisher, Artforum (Artforum)

“In their time with the magazine, Rachel and Daniel have been dynamic contributors to Artforum's mission, and we look forward to their joint leadership.”

— Kate Koza, Associate Publisher, Artforum (Artforum)

“In a way, they were right: I was and remain totally unashamed for having fought for such a large and authoritative platform to remain available to artists and writers.”

— Tina Rivers Ryan (Social media)

What’s next

Tina Rivers Ryan's last issue as Artforum editor-in-chief will be the magazine's April 2026 edition. Daniel Wenger and Rachel Wetzler will assume their new roles as co-editors starting in March 2026.

The takeaway

Tina Rivers Ryan's departure and the editorial restructuring at Artforum represent a significant shift in the leadership and direction of one of the art world's most influential publications. The new co-editor team of Wenger and Wetzler will be tasked with building on Ryan's work to further diversify and innovate Artforum's content and offerings.