Kunsthaus Zürich Mourns Death of President Anne Keller Dubach at 65
The Facts
Anne Keller Dubach, president of the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, the supporting association of Kunsthaus Zürich, died on September 22, 2021 at age 65 after a brief battle with aggressive cancer. She had temporarily stepped back from her duties two weeks prior due to health reasons. Dubach was elected president in May 2021 and had previously served on the board, working closely with the museum's leadership on preparations for the expanded Kunsthaus Zürich's 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 association on an interim basis.
The Signal
Dubach's sudden death leaves a leadership gap at a critical moment for Kunsthaus Zürich, which is poised to inaugurate its major expansion. Her role in guiding the director selection and the expansion project underscores her importance to the institution's strategic direction. The museum and its association now face the challenge of maintaining momentum on these initiatives while honoring her legacy. Ulrich's interim presidency signals a period of continuity as the board seeks a permanent successor.
- People: Anne Keller Dubach, Conrad M. Ulrich, Ann Demeester
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
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