NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingrid Sischy today announced her
resignation as Editor-in-Chief of Interview Magazine. "I have had the honor
of editing one of the most unique titles in magazine publishing and working
with tremendously talented people in our industry. With Sandra Brant's
decision to sell her interest in Brant Publications, it is only appropriate
that I resign at this time. Sandy and I have worked together as a team, and
that has been a huge part of the fun of it. While it is difficult to
contemplate being away from this extraordinary experience, the time is
right and Interview is firmly positioned for even greater success," Sischy
commented.

    Over Ms. Sischy's tenure she has built Interview into an
internationally recognized title that covers the world of art, fashion,
entertainment and pop culture. During her more than 18 year tenure as
Editor-in-Chief the circulation of the magazine has grown significantly and
has become a mainstay vehicle for marketers around the world who are
interested in reaching a discerning, culturally aware audience.

    "When I was first drafted as editor after Andy Warhol's death I thought
I'd stay a few years, devote myself to helping the magazine find its
post-Warhol life, and then get back to my writing. Although leaving the
magazine and wonderful staff behind is difficult, it is the right decision
and one that will allow the new owners to establish their own editorial
stamp on the magazine. I am now more than ever, eager to get back to my
writing and have several big projects in front of me that need my
attention"

    "Managing such an important part of Andy Warhol's legacy has been a
huge responsibility and I am proud of what Sandy and my editorial team have
accomplished in terms of content and growth. I wish everyone the best of
luck and hope this great American magazine will continue to flourish,"
Sischy concluded.

    "Ingrid has done a masterful job of making Interview successful. When
she first arrived here after Andy's death the future of the magazine was in
question and there was an enormous amount of anxiety. She not only moved us
through that period but has taken the magazine to a level of success and
recognition that is beyond anything we thought possible. Her leadership,
thoughtfulness, journalistic expertise and editorial vision have been
critical," Sandra Brant commented.

    Ms. Sischy started her career at Artforum Magazine in 1979 and is a
widely published author on a range of cultural subjects. She has
contributed to a broad range of magazines, including The New York Times,
and has been the fashion and photography critic for The New Yorker. In 1996
she was the Artistic Director of the first Florence Fashion Biennale,
conceiving and organizing the exhibition which occupied 26 museums
throughout Florence, Italy and its outskirts. Part of this exhibition was
subsequently presented at the Guggenheim Museum. Sischy has been a
contributing editor for Vanity Fair since 1997. A graduate of Sarah
Lawrence College, she received an honorary PhD in the humanities from the
Moore College of Art in 1987.

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