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Press release Th 7.7.2022

«Zukunft Kunstmuseum Bern» (Museum of Fine Arts Bern of the Future)

The architectural competition for the museum renovation project and new building is now starting. The jury unites international expertise and regional sensitivity. To facilitate the renovation of the Kunst-museum, the Communal Parliament of the City of Bern has decided to transfer building rights for the building at Hodlerstrasse 6 to the Foundation of the Kunstmuseum Bern at no cost. The property plays a pivotal role in the museum renovation project.

For further information please contact:

Jonathan Gimmel, President of the Umbrella Foundation Kunstmuseum Bern – Zentrum Paul Klee
, +41 79 412 01 19

Alec von Graffenried, City Mayor of Bern
alec.vongraffenried@bern.ch, +41 31 321 65 21

Marieke Kruit, Director of Civil Engineering, Transport and Green Spaces
, +41 31 321 64 67

Nina Zimmer, Director Kunstmuseum Bern – Zentrum Paul Klee
, +41 31 328 09 93

Anne-Cécile Foulon, Head of Communication & Marketing Kunstmuseum Bern – Zentrum Paul Klee
, +41 31 328 09 93