Chris Fitzpatrick Named Director of Kunstverein Munich, Succeeding Bart van der Heide
Beginning January 1, 2024, Chris Fitzpatrick, an American curator, will take over as the director of Kunstverein Munich. He is stepping in for Bart van der Heide, who is concluding his five-year term with a solo show by artist James Richards. Since 2012, Fitzpatrick has led Objectif Exhibitions, a non-profit contemporary art venue located in Antwerp, Belgium. During his time there, he has curated various exhibitions featuring artists like Nina Beier, Bruce Conner, Mark Dion, and others. This transition marks an exciting new phase for the Munich art institution.
Key facts
- Chris Fitzpatrick appointed director of Kunstverein Munich
- Fitzpatrick is American-born
- He starts in the new year
- He succeeds Bart van der Heide
- Fitzpatrick was director of Objectif Exhibitions in Antwerp since 2012
- Bart van der Heide's tenure ends with a James Richards solo show
- Fitzpatrick curated shows for multiple artists at Objectif Exhibitions
- Objectif Exhibitions is a not-for-profit contemporary art centre
Entities
Artists
- Chris Fitzpatrick
- Bart van der Heide
- Nina Beier
- Bruce Conner
- Mark Dion
- Paul Elliman
- Jos de Gruyter
- Harald Thys
- João Maria Gusmão
- Pedro Paiva
- Angie Keefer
- Rosalind Nashashibi
- Iza Tarasewicz
- James Richards
Institutions
- Kunstverein Munich
- Objectif Exhibitions
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Antwerp
- Belgium