Klaus Albrecht Schröder, the former long-time director of Vienna's prestigious Albertina museum, has been appointed as the new managing director of the Vienna Actionism Museum (WAM). The appointment was announced on Monday through an invitation to a press conference scheduled for Thursday, September 4th.
Schröder brings extensive museum leadership experience to his new role, having served as General Director of the Albertina from 1999 to 2024, spanning an impressive 25-year tenure. His leadership helped establish the Albertina as one of Europe's premier art institutions, known for its exceptional collection of prints, drawings, and photographs.
The timing of this appointment is particularly notable as Schröder will celebrate his 70th birthday on September 15th, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career in the art world. His transition from leading one of Vienna's most renowned traditional art museums to heading the Vienna Actionism Museum represents a shift toward contemporary and avant-garde artistic movements.
The Vienna Actionism Museum focuses on preserving and presenting the legacy of Viennese Actionism, a radical performance art movement that emerged in Austria in the 1960s. Schröder's formal introduction in his new capacity will take place during the press conference, where details about his vision for the museum's future direction are expected to be revealed.
