Fondation Beyeler appoints Sarah Johanna Theurer as curator
Sarah Johanna Theurer will join the Fondation Beyeler as curator on 1 August 2026, focusing on multimedia and interdisciplinary arts. She comes from Haus der Kunst München, where she curated exhibitions with Tomás Saraceno and Shu Lea Cheang, and developed the recurring live exhibition 'Echoes' since 2022. Theurer aims to explore the exhibition as a social space and highlight interdependent art practices. The Fondation Beyeler, located in Riehen near Basel, is known for its high-caliber exhibitions and significant collection.
Key facts
- Sarah Johanna Theurer appointed curator at Fondation Beyeler
- Start date: 1 August 2026
- Focus on multimedia and interdisciplinary arts
- Previously at Haus der Kunst München
- Curated exhibitions with Tomás Saraceno and Shu Lea Cheang
- Developed 'Echoes' live exhibition series since 2022
- Theurer envisions exhibition as a social space
- Fondation Beyeler is in Riehen near Basel
Entities
Artists
- Tomás Saraceno
- Shu Lea Cheang
- Sarah Johanna Theurer
Institutions
- Fondation Beyeler
- Haus der Kunst München
Locations
- Riehen
- Basel
- Switzerland
- München
- Germany