Katia Baudin Appointed Director of Kunstmuseen Krefeld

Katia Baudin will assume leadership of Germany's Kunstmuseen Krefeld in September 2016, succeeding Dr. Martin Hentschel after his 14-year directorship. Currently serving as deputy director at Cologne's Ludwig Museum, Baudin brings extensive institutional experience to the position. Her previous roles include leading the FRAC Nord-Pas de Calais contemporary art museum in Dunkirk from 1997 to 2004. Following that position, she served as rector of Strasbourg's Ecole supérieure des arts décoratifs between 2004 and 2007. Born in France, Baudin's appointment was announced on September 16, 2015. Her transition marks a significant leadership change for the Krefeld museum complex.