Manuel Segade has been elected as the new director of the Museo Reina Sofía. The 46-year-old manager of the Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo (CA2M) in Móstoles has been the candidate with the highest score in the election process.

The new director competed with eight other people for one of the most sought-after positions in the international contemporary art sector. Miquel Iceta, Minister of Culture, has taken the decision that this Tuesday will take to the Council of Ministers.