Bernhard Maaz

Bernhard Maaz

politician Germany

Bernhard Maaz is the General Director of the Bayerischen Staatsgemäldesammlungen, the Bavarian State Painting Collections, who has recently come under scrutiny for his handling of Nazi-looted art. Amid criticism from his staff regarding the management of these artworks, he faces challenges in addressing the fallout from revelations about the institution's past actions and the need for accountability regarding the restitution of stolen cultural property.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
96,105
Power
4,798$
Sentiment
2.69
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 2 2.50 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 85,017 $3,845,000 3,902$
Switzerland 2 4.50 0.13% +0% 8,654,622 11,089 $700,000 897$
Totals 4 92,438,564 96,106 $4,545,000 4,799$
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Recent Mentions

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz is no longer the director of the museums due to the handling of Nazi-looted art. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 2. April 2025 - Politik

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz, the director of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, resigns following a scandal involving art looted during the Nazi era. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Bernhard Maaz: Generaldirektor der Pinakotheken tritt nach NS-Raubkunstskandal zurück - Kultur

Switzerland Switzerland: Bernhard Maaz, the general director, has reacted defensively to the media's release of internal information. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen: Verschleppung und Verschleierung

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz was one of the two deputy directors who criticized the handling of Nazi-looted art in the Bavarian State Painting Collections. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Münchner Staatsgemäldesammlungen: Interne Kritik am Umgang mit NS-Raubkunst - Kultur

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz is the General Director involved in the scandal regarding Nazi-looted art in the Bavarian State Painting Collections. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: NS-Raubkunst in Museum: Bayerns Kunstminister Blume entschuldigt sich - Kultur

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz is the General Director facing criticism from his employees regarding the Nazi looted art scandal. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Bayerns Kunstminister entschuldigt sich in NS-Raubkunstdebatte - Kultur

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz is the General Director who is facing sharp criticism from his employees regarding the handling of Nazi-looted art. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: NS-Raubkunst in München: Generaldirektor droht Mitarbeitern - heftige Kritik - Kultur

Germany Germany: Bernhard Maaz is the General Director facing sharp criticism from his employees regarding the handling of Nazi-looted art. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: NS-Raubkunst: „Über Konsequenzen wird zu befinden sein“ - Kultur