From Dresden to Berlin: top position in the cultural ownership Foundation

From Dresden to Berlin: top position in the cultural ownership Foundation

successor to General Director Prof. Dr. Marion Ackermann at the State Art Collections in Dresden (SKD)

The cultural area in Saxony has a loss with the upcoming change of general director Prof. Dr. Marion Ackermann from the State Art Collections in Dresden (SKD) to the head of the Prussian Cultural Ownership (SPK) Foundation. The Saxon state parliament regretted the non-extension of her contract and emphasized its successful commitment to the SKD since 2016.

The decision of the Board of Trustees and Minister of Culture Claudia Roth testifies to recognition for the groundbreaking work of Ms. Ackermann, who positioned the SKD internationally and increased her reputation. Nevertheless, politicians like Dr. Claudia Maicher the loss for Saxony.

The discussions about the SKD in recent years, especially in connection with the jewelry theft in the green vault and the processing of workstitles, have shown that controversy and polarized public is a challenge for the Management of the art collections. It remains important to preserve freedom of art and science and to present the cultural heritage in current contexts.

The Group Bündnis 90/The Greens in the Saxon state parliament confirms its commitment to the SKD and asks the state government to find a new management that can master the diverse challenges of the Museum Association in Saxony and pursue the successful course.

- Nag