Applications invited for head of National Gallery

Minister of Culture Václav Riedlbauch has announced a tender to fill the post of director of Prague’s National Gallery. Contenders to follow long-term director Milan Knížák will have to apply by the end of March. But it is still not clear when the new appointee to one of the country’s most significant cultural institutions might take up the new post. Mr. Knížák has said he would like to stay on until the end of 2011 so that he can wrap up some unfinished projects. He has been in the post since 1999, courting controversy for some of his purchases and prizes awarded to upcoming artists. The choice of new director will be made by a committee at the ministry.

Author: Chris Johnstone