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Foundation for Swiss Art History (SSK)

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The Foundation for Swiss Art History (SSK) was established in Bern in 1991. It is closely linked to the GSK, is subject to the supervision of the Federal Foundation Supervisory Authority, and receives support from the Swiss Confederation.

In collaboration with the GSK, the Foundation is responsible for the scholarly inventory and research of Switzerland’s site-specific art and architectural monuments, and for the publication of the results of this work. In consultation with the GSK, it aims to contribute to teaching, research, the promotion of early-career scholars, and continuing professional development in the field of Swiss art history. It supports the GSK in academic matters in the pursuit of its other statutory objectives. It may also conduct its own academic research in the field of Swiss art history and make the results available to third parties in return for payment (expert opinions, information, etc.) or publish them. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

  • Foundation Board
    • President
      Oliver Tschirky
    • Treasurer
      Henri Schneeberger
    • Members
      Didier Berberat
      Matthias Michel
      Prof. Dr. Bernd Nicolai
      Dr. Kathy Riklin
    • GSK
      Nicole Bauermeister
      Dr. Ferdinand Pajor
    • Guest
      Géraldine Magni, Federal Office of Culture
  • Auditors

Oliver Tschirky, President GSK
tschirky@gsk.ch