Harald Szeemann

Harald Szeemann

curator Switzerland

Harald Szeemann was a pioneering Swiss curator and art historian, renowned for his transformative exhibitions that reshaped contemporary art's landscape. His groundbreaking show 'When Attitudes Become Form' in 1969 at the Kunsthalle Bern is credited with redefining the concept of art by celebrating the process and context of creation. Szeemann's visionary approach emphasized the importance of the artist's intention and the viewer's experience, making him a significant figure in the evolution of museum practices and exhibition design.

Born on Sep 02, 1933 (91 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,509
Power
446$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,509 $700,000 446$
Totals 1 8,654,622 5,509 $700,000 446$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Harald Szeemann's exhibition 'When Attitudes Become Form' was pivotal in redefining sculpture for Roman Signer. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Roman Signer im Kunsthaus Zürich