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Klaus Biesenbach

Board Member · American Academy in Berlin

Board Member at American Academy in Berlin. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as Board Member of American Academy in Berlin, based in New York, NY.
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Klaus Biesenbach is a German-American curator and museum director who served as Director of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (2018-2021) and previously directed MoMA PS1. A champion of contemporary and avant-garde art, he currently leads the Neue Nationalgalerie and Berlin modern initiatives.

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MOCA Director 2018-2021

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American Academy in Berlin Board Member · $10.6M revenue · New York, NYTHE AMERICAN ACADEMY IN BERLIN IS AN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED WORKS IN THE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC POLICY. THE ACADEMY'S GOALS…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Klaus Biesenbach 1 organization · Los Angeles, CAThe Museum of Contemporary Art

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President (to July 2019) · FY2019
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$426K
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President-Former · FY2020
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Vice President of Development · FY2024
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Vice President, Chief of Staff · FY2024
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Vice President of Programs · FY2022
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Director, Fellows Selection & Alumni Affairs · FY2024
$158K
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Director, Personnel & Legal · FY2024
$126K
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New York Rep. · FY2021
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Chairman · FY2024

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