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title: "About us"
date: 2024-10-21
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url: "https://www.schirn.de/en/about-us/"
description: "About SCHIRN Kunsthalle Frankfurt. History, architecture, team and mission since 1986."
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# About us
# About the SCHIRN
The SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT is one of the most renowned venues for modern and contemporary art in Europe. Its program includes large-scale exhibitions, interdisciplinary events, and discursive formats. The SCHIRN promotes new perspectives on art and cultural history as well as on current societal debates. Its aim is to provide a unique, sensory experience and actively engage visitors in the contemplation of art.
### Our topics
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Program](https://www.schirn.de/en/about-us/program/)
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Sustainability](https://www.schirn.de/en/about-us/sustainability/)
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History & Architecture](https://www.schirn.de/en/about-us/history-architecture/)
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## The SCHIRN in Bockenheim
During the renovation of its location at the Römer, the SCHIRN will temporarily move to Bockenheim, offering a diverse program in a unique atmosphere.
More info](https://www.schirn.de/en/bockenheim/)
### Around the SCHIRN
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Accessibility](https://www.schirn.de/en/accessibility/)
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Education](https://www.schirn.de/en/education/)
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Questions & Answers](https://www.schirn.de/en/faq/)
## Engagement
Thanks to the generous support of numerous partners and sponsors, the SCHIRN has been fulfilling its cultural mission and realizing visionary exhibitions for nearly 40 years.
[ Learn more ](https://www.schirn.de/en/art-makes-visible/)
## Team
1. Management Dr. Sebastian Baden, Director
Esther Schlicht, Deputy Director
Fanny Bengsch Curatorial Consultant to the Management (parental leave replacement)
Luise Leyer, Curatorial Consultant to the Management (parental leave)
Katharina Schuchmann, Project Manager
René Philipp Sander, Management Assistant
For general inquiries, please contact welcome@schirn.de.
1. Curators
Esther Schlicht, Head of Exhibitions
Katharina Dohm
Dr. Ingrid Pfeiffer
Matthias Ulrich
Dr. Martina Weinhart
Theresa Dettinger, Curatorial Assistant
Cornelia Eisendle, Curatorial Assistant
1. Press / PR Johanna Pulz, Head
Julia Bastian
Akiel Gallina, Video Content Creator
Regina Lang, Trainee
Ailin Brenneke, Student Assistant
Lucía Antilén Pavez Sandoval, Student Assistant
You can find more information on our press page.
For press inquiries, feel free to contact us directly:
Phone +49 69 29 98 82 148
presse@schirn.de
1. Marketing / Communication Luise Bachmann, Head
Isabel Reiche
Doroteya Shmileva
Heike Stumpf, Graphic Design
Farzam Mehdizadeh, Student Assistant
Radia Soukni, Student Assistant
For general inquiries, marketing requests, or complaints, please contact us at marketing@schirn.de. We are happy to assist you.
1. Engagement Hannah Doll, Head of Corporate Partnerships
Phone: +49 69 29 98 82 185
hannah.doll@schirn.de
Corinna Fröhling, Head of Foundations
Phone: +49 69 29 98 82 123
corinna.froehling@schirn.de
Svenja Fischer, Student Assistant
Learn more about how you can get involved [here](https://www.schirn.de/en/art-makes-visible/).
1. Art Education Laura Heeg, Head
Simone Boscheinen
Lisa Reinhard
Olga Schätz
Sarah Schweizer
Samanea Karrfalt
Tours Coordination Team: Jael Behr, Loredana Pellizzon, Saskia Rühl, Saskia Sinner, Kim Wüsteney-Arbabi
MINISCHIRN Team: Lisanne Fleischer, Sonja Gerlich, Aylin Günes, Laura Henrici, Karima Jari, Liana Jung, Katharina Karnarski, Johann Kelm, Elif Öner, Martina Sophie Reichenbach
Learn more about our education, mediation, and art education programs. For inquiries, feel free to contact us directly at fuehrungen@schirn.de. Additional information about our outreach projects can be found here.
1. Publication Natalie Storelli
1. SCHIRN MAG Julia Schaake
Learn more about the SCHIRN MAG
1. Registrar / Organization Caroline Käding, Head
Elke Walter
Andreas Gundermann, Head of Hanging Team
Gloria Putrone, Fellow
1. Events Selma Wels, Head
Constanze Götz, Trainee
Bruno Filipović, Student Assistant
1. Technical Department Christian Teltz, Head
Oliver Taschke
Stefan Schell
1. Administration Katharina Kucher, Head
Tanja Mayer
Jan Reuner
Kristian Strauß
Box Office Team: André Danneker (Team Lead), Tommy Ngo Phan, Ute Achenbach, Sanda Dzajic, Josef Härig, Mona Khochfar, Vincent Rettkowski, Stella Rommel, Vasil Ruychev, Luna Wiedemann