The Facts
On June 1, 2021, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the support association of the Kunsthaus Zürich, announced that Anne Keller Dubach has been elected as its new president, succeeding Walter B. Kielholz, who stepped down after 19 years. The election took place by written vote at the 126th general meeting originally scheduled for May 31, 2021, due to Covid-19 restrictions. Dubach received 4,308 votes (67.7%) against 1,648 for competitor Florian Schmidt-Gabain (25.9%), with a 31% turnout among the 20,522 voting members. The association also approved a loss of CHF 980,952 for 2020 due to the pandemic, despite membership growing to 20,816. The extension of the Kunsthaus Zürich is set to open in 2021, with sufficient liquidity secured.
The Signal
The election positions the museum for a leadership transition, as Dubach will head the search committee to find a successor for director Christoph Becker, who departs in April 2023. The financial results reflect the pandemic's impact but underscore the institution's resilience and commitment to its expansion project. For collectors and observers, this signals stability in the museum's governance during a critical period of growth and programming.
- People: Anne Keller Dubach, Walter B. Kielholz, Christoph Becker, Ben Weinberg, Florian Schmidt-Gabain
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
- Prices: CHF -980,952
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