Amos Anderson Fund and Amos Rex Leaders Discuss Philanthropy, Risk, and the Future of Art Funding

In the October edition of ArtReview, an interview features Stefan Björkman, the CEO of the Amos Anderson Fund, alongside Kieran Long, the museum director and CEO of Amos Rex, as they delve into the topic of arts philanthropy in Finland. The fund, founded by Amos Anderson in 1940, underwent a name change in 2025. It inaugurated the Amos Anderson Art Museum in 1965 and later established the Söderlångvik Museum at Anderson's former estate. In 2018, the museum was rebranded as Amos Rex, with design by JKMM Architects. Björkman highlights the fund's governance and impact focus, while Long points out the museum's autonomy. They also discuss the challenges artists face, with Björkman cautioning against polarization. The interview is featured alongside Philanthropy Today, which is supported by both the fund and Amos Rex.