{"id":161816,"date":"2023-07-12T12:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=161816"},"modified":"2023-07-12T12:08:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T12:08:58","slug":"jonathan-fine-ascends-to-director-general-of-viennas-kunsthistorisches-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/jonathan-fine-ascends-to-director-general-of-viennas-kunsthistorisches-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Fine Ascends to Director General of Vienna\u2019s Kunsthistorisches Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"
Discover how American art historian Jonathan Fine, current director of the Weltmuseum, is set to become Vienna\u2019s Kunsthistorisches Museum’s new general director, succeeding Sabine Haag.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n Hello, culture vultures and art aficionados! Have you heard the big news shaking up the Vienna art scene? Our own Jonathan Fine, a respected <\/span>American<\/span> art historian, has earned a well-deserved promotion. Currently steering the ship at the Weltmuseum in Vienna, Fine is poised to take the helm as the Director General of the Kunsthistorisches Museumsverband, come 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n Interview | Jonathan Fine\u2019s path from a childhood in New York to being appointed director general of Vienna\u2019s Kunsthistorisches Museumsverband has taken some twists. We sit down with him to discuss his plans for the future of the institution @KHM_Wien<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/ZyLwcz2k47<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Art Newspaper (@TheArtNewspaper) July 6, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Fine, having led the Weltmuseum since July 2021, impressed a rigorous five-member selection committee, outperforming 19 other strong contenders. His impressive track record, complete with a unique blend of art history and legal expertise, couldn’t be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n From the 1st of January, 2025, Fine will be juggling responsibilities across three major Viennese museums, including his current abode, the Weltmuseum, the prestigious Kunsthistorisches Museum, and the distinguished Austrian Theatre Museum. Quite the multitasker, isn’t he?<\/span><\/p>\n What really stands out about Fine is not just his deep understanding of the crucial challenges contemporary museums face, but his eagerness to tackle them head-on. Our <\/span>Culture Minister<\/span>, Andrea Mayer, couldn’t agree more. She asserts, “Fine embodies the very essence of a modern museum concept<\/a> – one that doesn’t shy away from probing social questions, all the while not losing sight of its intrinsic duties.”<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n
From the Weltmuseum to Kunsthistorisches Museum: The Journey of Jonathan Fine<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Fine’s Unique Qualifications Secured the Coveted Position<\/b><\/h2>\n
Celebrating A Vision for Modern Museums<\/b><\/h2>\n
Delving into Fine’s Storied Past and Artistic Expertise<\/b><\/h2>\n