Hartwig Fischer Named British Museum Director, Succeeding Neil MacGregor in 2016
In Spring 2016, Hartwig Fischer will take on the role of director at the British Museum, succeeding Neil MacGregor, who is retiring after a 13-year tenure. Fischer is presently at the helm of the Dresden State Art Collections, which comprises 14 museums and four institutions across four cities, showcasing artifacts that date back over 5,000 years. His past experience includes leading the Folkwang Museum in Essen from 2006 to 2012 and acting as curator for nineteenth-century and Modern art at the Kunstmuseum in Basel from 2001 to 2006. This appointment was officially revealed on 29 September 2015.
Key facts
- Hartwig Fischer appointed director of the British Museum
- Will take over in Spring 2016
- Succeeds Neil MacGregor who retires after 13 years
- Currently Director General of Dresden State Art Collections
- Oversees 14 museums and four institutions in four cities
- Collections span over 5,000 years
- Previously director of Folkwang Museum in Essen (2006–2012)
- Previously curator at Kunstmuseum in Basel (2001–2006)
Entities
Institutions
- British Museum
- Dresden State Art Collections
- Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
- Folkwang Museum
- Kunstmuseum Basel
Locations
- Dresden
- Germany
- Essen
- Basel
- Switzerland
- London
- United Kingdom