Tone Hansen has been appointed chief superintendent and director of Moderna Museet in Stockholm and Malmö, as announced by the Swedish Ministry of Culture. She will assume the role in September, succeeding Gitte Ørskou, who led the institution for seven years. Hansen previously served as director of MUNCH in Oslo since 2022 and before that directed the Henie Onstad Art Center, also in Oslo.
This appointment marks a significant leadership transition for one of Europe's most influential modern and contemporary art museums. Hansen's experience at major Norwegian institutions positions her to bring a fresh strategic vision to Moderna Museet, with an emphasis on innovation, knowledge-driven programming, and deeper engagement with art, architecture, and design. Her move also reflects ongoing cross-Scandinavian mobility among top museum directors.