Wilhelm Schürmann

Wilhelm Schürmann is a prominent art collector and former professor at the Aachen University of Applied Sciences. With his wife Gaby, he has been collecting contemporary art for decades, amassing a significant collection that includes around 2,000 works, particularly focused on pieces created by women artists. Known for his thoughtful approach to curation and engagement with institutions, Schürmann has played a pivotal role in transforming the Mudam collection through generous donations, bringing attention to the evolution of contemporary art since the 1980s.