Art Gallery in Baden-Baden welcomes its new head from Karlsruhe
New Leadership at Badisches Landesmuseum and Kunsthalle Baden-Baden
In an exciting turn of events, Eckart Köhne has been appointed as the new Scientific Director at the Badisches Landesmuseum in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, and will also assume the leadership of the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden alongside Susanne Schulenburg.
Köhne's new role marks a significant change in the leadership structure of both institutions. The contract of the previous Kunsthallen director, Çagla Ilk, will not be renewed, but no specific information about her departure or the previous leadership structure of the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden was provided.
Susanne Schulenburg's role in the events is not explicitly detailed, but given the context of new leadership, she may also hold a significant position at Kunsthalle Baden-Baden or be involved in its management or curation. The start date for their new roles at the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden is May 1.
The Badisches Landesmuseum will temporarily move to the Kunsthalle during its renovation, which is approximately five years long. This dual leadership at the Badisches Landesmuseum will take over the leadership of the Kunsthalle for the duration of the renovation.
The Badisches Landesmuseum's exhibition program already works out for 2026, and will remain in place, including two exhibitions: one with works by Mehtap Baydu and Egemen Demirci (opening on 27 June) and the exhibition "Self Place, Other Time" (October). After the exhibitions in 2026, the Badisches Landesmuseum, together with the team of the Kunsthalle, will develop its own program, featuring contemporary positions.
The Kunsthalle Baden-Baden will continue to be an important place for art and cultural education, with a focus on contemporary art. The Badisches Landesmuseum will also maintain its role as a significant cultural institution in the region.
It is not clear how the selection process for the new leadership took place, but the appointment of Köhne and Schulenburg marks a new era for both institutions, with a shared leadership structure that is unique in the region.
[1] While the specific role of Susanne Schulenburg was not detailed in the provided paragraph, it is reasonable to assume that she may also hold a significant position at Kunsthalle Baden-Baden or be involved in its management or curation, given the context of new leadership.
The new leadership team, consisting of Eckart Köhne and Susanne Schulenburg, will oversee both the Badisches Landesmuseum and the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, merging their respective roles in fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden exhibitions, as both institutions strive to maintain their popularity and relevance in the region's lifestyle scene.
Under the joint leadership, the Badisches Landesmuseum will continue its exhibition program, with a focus on contemporary positions in art and cultural education, complementing the fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden exhibitions at the Kunsthalle.
