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Annette Schönholzer Departs Art Basel Leadership Role

institutional · 2026-04-20

Annette Schönholzer will leave her position at Art Basel at the end of August 2014. She plans to explore other professional opportunities while maintaining a connection to the organization. Schönholzer will continue collaborating with Art Basel on several new initiative projects in a consultancy capacity over the coming months. The organization has decided not to directly replace her in this specific role. Instead, future new initiatives will be developed through collaborative efforts across the organization and with external partners. This transition marks a shift in how Art Basel approaches project development and leadership structure.

Key facts

  • Annette Schönholzer is leaving Art Basel
  • Her departure occurs at the end of August 2014
  • She will pursue other opportunities
  • She will continue working with Art Basel as a consultant
  • The collaboration involves new initiative projects
  • This consultancy role will last for coming months
  • Art Basel will not replace her position
  • Future initiatives will be developed collaboratively across the organization and with external partners

Entities

Institutions

  • Art Basel

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