A beloved and vital Trustee for over 25 years, Michael Lynne served as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Museum Committee at Guild Hall. He was the guiding force behind the transformation of the Museum program to one of national significance that included one-person exhibitions by artists like Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman. Among his diverse talents, Michael was a contemporary art connoisseur who served on the Board of the Museum of Modern Art, a film producer celebrated for his bold leadership at New Line Cinema which culminated in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and an advocate of Long Island wines who, as the proprietor of Bedell Cellars, raised the wine region’s profile. Through his many successes, Michael was first and foremost a friend and champion of artists. His devotion to Guild Hall propelled the institution to new heights.
