Okwui Enwezor steps down as director of Haus der Kunst Munich
Okwui Enwezor has stepped down from his role as artistic director of the Haus der Kunst in Munich due to health issues. He remarked, "There is no ideal time to leave, but I am resigning at a time when the Haus der Kunst is in a position of artistic strength." Enwezor, born in 1963 in Calabar, Nigeria, is recognized for his emphasis on contemporary art within historical and societal frameworks. He made history as the first non-European curator of documenta 11 in 2002 and has led the Haus der Kunst since 2011. Marion Kiechle, the Bavarian Culture Minister, commended his influence on the museum's global standing. Until a new director is appointed, chief curator Ulrich Wilmes and managing director Bernhard Spies will act as joint advisors.
Key facts
- Okwui Enwezor resigned as artistic director of Haus der Kunst Munich.
- Resignation due to health problems.
- Enwezor announced his departure in a press release.
- He stated the museum is in a position of artistic strength.
- Enwezor was born in Calabar, Nigeria in 1963.
- He was the first non-European curator to lead documenta (documenta 11 in 2002).
- He co-authored Contemporary African Art Since 1980 with Chika Okeke-Agulu in 2009.
- He directed the 2015 Venice Biennale titled All the World's Futures.
- Bavarian Culture Minister Marion Kiechle praised Enwezor's impact on the museum's reputation.
- Chief curator Ulrich Wilmes and managing director Bernhard Spies will serve as interim advisors.
Entities
Artists
- Okwui Enwezor
- Chika Okeke-Agulu
Institutions
- Haus der Kunst
- documenta
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Calabar
- Nigeria
- Kassel
- Venice