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Schaulager – Basel, Switzerland

The Emanuel Hoffmann-Stiftung foundation, based in Basel, began collecting art in 1933 and has works by nearly 150 artists. Originally these were displayed in the Basel Museum of Fine Arts or Contemporary Art Museum. yet a major question remained: what … Continue reading

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de Young Museum – California

After the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, the de Young Museum was badly damaged and faced an uncertain future. Having first attempted to finance the repair with public funds, the museum’s directors undertook a record-breaking, private, fundraising effort to build … Continue reading

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