Moritz Wesseler Appointed Director of Kassel's Fridericianum Museum
Moritz Wesseler is set to become the new head of the Fridericianum in Kassel starting in November 2018, taking over from Suzsanne Pfeffer, who has just begun her position as director at the Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt. Wesseler, who previously managed the Kölnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, showcased emerging international artists like Andra Ursuta and Darren Bader, among others. In his upcoming role, he plans to support lesser-known contemporary artists in Germany and enhance the institution's ties with Kassel and its surroundings. This announcement was made on September 11, 2018.
Key facts
- Moritz Wesseler appointed director of Fridericianum in Kassel
- Wesseler previously directed Kölnischer Kunstverein in Cologne
- He will start the position in November 2018
- Succeeds Suzsanne Pfeffer, now director of Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt
- Wesseler curated exhibitions for artists including Andra Ursuta, Darren Bader, Avery Singer
- Also exhibited Talia Chetrit, Adriano Costa, Cameron Jamie, Alex Da Corte, Walter Price
- Aims to platform contemporary artists unknown in Germany
- Announcement made September 11, 2018
Entities
Artists
- Moritz Wesseler
- Suzsanne Pfeffer
- Andra Ursuta
- Darren Bader
- Avery Singer
- Talia Chetrit
- Adriano Costa
- Cameron Jamie
- Alex Da Corte
- Walter Price
Institutions
- Fridericianum
- Kölnischer Kunstverein
- Museum für Moderne Kunst
- artreview.com
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany
- Cologne
- Frankfurt