Ernst Veen is a highly decorated figure in the Dutch cultural sector, known for his entrepreneurial approach to museum leadership. He was the long-time director of De Nieuwe Kerk and the initiator and director of the Hermitage Amsterdam. He now advises on cultural projects through his firm Meedenker BV.
Personally, Ernst is passionate about the intersection of art and nature. This interest led him to create a book and a television series titled "Tuinen van Verwondering" (Gardens of Wonder), which explores the powerful dialogue between monumental art installations and their natural landscape.
He was the driving force behind establishing the Hermitage Amsterdam, transforming a historic building into a world-renowned museum through a major international partnership.
Ernst Veen
Eigenaar en adviseur at Meedenker BV in Cultureel Ondernemerschap en Projecten
Netherlands
Overview
Topics They Care About
Cultural Entrepreneurship
His career is defined by applying business principles to cultural institutions, from revitalizing De Nieuwe Kerk to founding the Hermitage Amsterdam from scratch.
Museum Leadership
Served for over three decades as the director of two major national institutions, De Nieuwe Kerk and the Hermitage Amsterdam, curating numerous successful exhibitions.
International Collaboration
He initiated and spent years building the cultural bridge between the Netherlands and Russia through the Hermitage project, a significant international achievement.
Media Appearances
Ernst has no verified media appearances
Work History
1-2012
Eigenaar en adviseur at Meedenker BV in Cultureel Ondernemerschap en Projecten
1-2004 - 12-2011
Initiatiefnemer en directeur at Hermitage Museum Amsterdam
1-1981 - 12-2011
Directeur at Stichting De Nieuwe Kerk
Education
Ernst has no verified education history
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Location : Netherlands
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Designation : Eigenaar en adviseur at Meedenker BV in Cultureel Ondernemerschap en Projecten
