Haus der Kunst

[11][12][13] For approximately 60 million euros, the planned renovation aims to create space for cinema, performance and musical events.

[15] After artistic director Okwui Enwezor's departure for health reasons in 2018, Haus der Kunst appointed an expert commission to oversee programming and strategy between 2019 and 2020.

[17] Andrea Lissoni is the new artistic director of the Haus der Kunst, appointed by the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Arts.

In 2011, Haus der Kunst forged a partnership with the private Goetz Collection to co-curate exhibits of video art.

[24] During his time in office, Enwezor oversaw the initial fundraising for the planned €150 million renovation of Haus der Kunst.

[25] In 2018, however, Haus der Kunst cancelled an exhibition of video and performance artist Joan Jonas, citing "a difficult financial situation stemming from management errors of the past.

[27] In March 2017, a controversy received international media attention when the director of the Haus der Kunst, Okwui Enwezor, fired a member of the Church of Scientology based on the man's religious affiliation.