Florian Knauss

Florian Knauss is the current director of the Bavarian State Museum of Ancient Art, involved in the recent legal discussions regarding the return of Etruscan artifacts to Italy. Under his leadership, the museum has faced scrutiny over its acquisition of artworks from controversial sources, particularly those linked to the art dealer Giovanni Franco Becchina, prompting a reevaluation of the museum's responsibilities and commitments to provenance.