Harald Szeemann

Harald Szeemann (June 11, 1933 in Bern - February 18, 2005 in Tegna, Ticino) was a Swiss curator and art historian.

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June 11 - 1933 - Bern - February 18 - 2005 - Tegna - Ticino - Curator - Art historian

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• In 1961, Szeemann became curator of the museum Kunsthalle in Bern.
• In 1968, he gave Christo and Jeanne-Claude their first opportunity to package an entire building: the Kunsthalle.
• In 1972, Szeemann was the youngest artistic director at documenta in Kassel. He revolutionises the concept. Conceived as a hundred-day event, he invites the artists to present not only paintings and sculptures, but also performances and "happenings".
• In 1999 and 2001, he was director of the Venice Biennale.
• In 2000, he was awarded the Max Beckmann prize.