Philipp Demandt Appointed Director of Städel Museum and Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung
Dr. Philipp Demandt will become director of both the Städel Museum and Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung in Frankfurt starting October 1, 2016. The art historian currently leads Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie, a position he has held since January 2012. Demandt succeeds Max Hollein, who now directs the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. This leadership transition marks a significant institutional change for Frankfurt's major art museums. The Städel Museum announced the appointment, confirming Demandt's dual directorship role. His move from Berlin's national gallery to Frankfurt's prominent institutions represents a notable career shift within Germany's museum landscape.
Key facts
- Philipp Demandt appointed director of Städel Museum and Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung
- Demandt assumes new role October 1, 2016
- Demandt previously director of Alte Nationalgalerie since January 2012
- Demandt succeeds Max Hollein
- Max Hollein now director of Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
- Städel Museum announced the appointment
- Demandt is an art historian
- Institutions are located in Frankfurt
Entities
Institutions
- Städel Museum
- Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung
- Alte Nationalgalerie
- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Locations
- Frankfurt
- Germany
- Berlin
- San Francisco
- United States