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  1. Image Brochure

    Image Brochure Once Around the World , the new image brochure, takes readers on a journey through a wide range of times, places, and stories involving SPK. Imagebroschüre der SPK © SPK / Mario Lombardo Once Around the World, the new image brochure, takes readers on a journey through a wide range of

  2. Executive Board

    Executive Board The Executive Board manages the Foundation as a collegial body. It develops the Foundation's overall strategy and makes decisions on matters affecting all of its institutions. Die Vorstand der Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, v.l. Achim Bonte, Marion Ackermann, Barbara Göbel, Klaus

  3. Patrons and Collectors

    Patrons and Collectors Gifts and generous support from its patrons raised the profile of the SPK's institutions in their early years. Long-standing relationships with collectors are still contributing to superb exhibitions, research work, and new museum buildings today. James Simon (1851-1932), an i

  4. Donations and Indefinite Loans

    Donations and Indefinite Loans The SPK’s budget allocation for acquisitions is modest. Thanks to donations and indefinite loans from private collectors or public institutions, the public can see masterpieces and unique objects not contained in the historical collections. © SPK/Thomas Trutschel/photo

  5. Media, Communications, and Events

    Media, Communications, and Events This department is in charge of the SPK's Public Relations, Media activities, marketing, and events. The department attends to topics concerning all of the foundation's individual institutions and related to cultural policy. Ingolf Kern Head of Media and Communicati

  6. Clear Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage

    Clear Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Some years ago, the Foundation adopted an internal policy on dealing responsibly with ancient artifacts. German law does not yet protect cultural property adequately. The SPK therefore advocates new cultural heritage legislation. The Foundatio

  7. Guidelines for the Treatment of Human Remains

    Guidelines for the Treatment of Human Remains Human remains in museum collections must be treated with special sensitivity. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is one of many museums that have human remains among their holdings. The SPK has established basic principles for dealing with human remains and

  8. Issue 1/2015: The Obliteration of World Heritage

    Issue 1/2015: The Obliteration of World Heritage The new SPK magazine with reports from Syria and Iraq: Illegal excavations and trafficking threaten cultural heritage. This issue uncovers the workings of the looted antiquities business and asks what is expected of museums now. Issue no. 7 (2015), th

  9. President

    President The President represents the Foundation externally. She is the chair of the Executive Board and determines its priorities. She is the superior of all Foundation employees and is responsible for all ongoing matters at the SPK. The President is based at Villa von der Heydt. Prof. Dr. Marion

  10. Human Resources Department

    Human Resources Department The Human Resources Department is the contact person for all personnel issues at the SPK. Its spectrum of tasks includes personnel planning, hiring and development, employee care, and advising management . Martina Scheuermann Head of Human Resources Department +49 30 266 4