Krist Gruijthuijsen Named Director of Berlin's KW Institute for Contemporary Art
Krist Gruijthuijsen will become the director of KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin, starting July 1. He succeeds Gabriele Horn, who served as director, and Ellen Blumenstein, the chief curator. Gruijthuijsen previously led Grazer Kunstverein in Austria. His appointment was reported by Artnet. At KW, he will develop the exhibition program following the 9th Berlin Biennale.
Key facts
- Krist Gruijthuijsen appointed director of KW Institute for Contemporary Art
- He replaces Gabriele Horn as director and Ellen Blumenstein as chief curator
- Gruijthuijsen was previously director of Grazer Kunstverein in Austria
- He starts his new position on July 1
- KW Institute for Contemporary Art is located in Berlin
- Artnet reported the appointment
- Gruijthuijsen will organize exhibitions after the 9th Berlin Biennale
- The announcement was made in March 2016
Entities
Institutions
- KW Institute for Contemporary Art
- Grazer Kunstverein
- Artnet
- Artreview
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Austria