Kunsthaus Zürich Mourns Death of President Anne Keller Dubach at 65
The Kunsthaus Zürich and the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft announced the death of their president, Anne Keller Dubach, who passed away on September 22, 2021, at age 65 after a brief battle with aggressive cancer. She had temporarily stepped back from her duties two weeks earlier due to health reasons. Dubach was elected president in May 2021 and had previously served as a board member, working closely with the board and directorate on preparations for the expanded Kunsthaus opening. She also led the search committee that appointed Ann Demeester as the museum's future director in July 2021. Vice President Conrad M. Ulrich will lead the presidency ad interim.
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Dubach's sudden death leaves a leadership gap at one of Switzerland's most prominent art institutions during a pivotal moment of expansion and directorial transition. Her brief tenure as president and her role in selecting Demeester underscore the museum's strategic focus on international expertise and institutional growth. The loss may prompt a reassessment of governance continuity at the Kunsthaus as it navigates the post-expansion phase and prepares for new leadership under Demeester.
- People: Anne Keller Dubach, Conrad M. Ulrich, Ann Demeester
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich, Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft
- Locations: Zürich
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