Gianni Jetzer appointed director of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Gianni Jetzer has been appointed as the new director of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, taking over from Roland Wäspe, who will retire in November 2022 after three decades in the role. Currently, Jetzer is serving as a curator for Art Basel Unlimited and boasts a wealth of experience, including positions at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. He previously led the Swiss Institute in New York from 2006 to 2013 and held the directorship at Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen earlier in his professional journey. His appointment marks a new era for the museum.
Key facts
- Gianni Jetzer appointed director of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen.
- Succeeds Roland Wäspe, retiring November 2022 after 30+ years.
- Jetzer is curator of Art Basel Unlimited.
- He also curated at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC.
- Served as director of Swiss Institute in New York from 2006 to 2013.
- Previously director of Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen.
Entities
Institutions
- Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
- Art Basel Unlimited
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Swiss Institute
- Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
Locations
- St. Gallen
- Switzerland
- Washington, DC
- United States
- New York