Art historian Rudi Fuchs (84), former director of the Stedelijk Museum, has passed away

Rudi Fuchs, a prominent Dutch art historian and museum director, has passed away at the age of 84 in Amsterdam. He served as the director of the Stedelijk Museum from 1993 to 2003 and was influential in the art world throughout his career. Born in Eindhoven in 1942, he studied art history in Leiden and became the director of the Van Abbemuseum in 1975. Fuchs gained international recognition as the chief curator of Documenta in 1982. He also directed the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag from 1987 to 1992 before leading the Stedelijk Museum. His tenure in Amsterdam was marked by efforts to expand the museum, but also faced financial challenges and conflicts with the city. After resigning in 2002, he continued to work as a writer and exhibition maker.