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Philipp Demandt Appointed Director of Städel Museum and Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung

institutional · 2026-04-20

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

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