Zurich fights to reclaim its name in Bührle Foundation’s legal purpose
The city of Zurich is taking legal action against a decision involving the Bührle Collection, a renowned art collection currently housed at the Kunsthaus Zurich. Officials have filed an appeal with the administrative court after the Bührle Foundation removed all references to the city from its official purpose in the commercial register. The move has sparked tensions, with the foundation calling the city’s response 'unjustified and unconstructive'.
The dispute centres on the Bührle Foundation’s recent decision to alter its registered purpose, erasing any mention of Zurich. This change was approved by the Canton of Zurich’s BVG (Civil Law Notary Office) and the Foundation Supervisory Authority (BVS). Lukas Wigger, head of communications for Zurich’s Presidential Department, admitted the city was 'very surprised' by the supervisory authority’s ruling.
The appeal will now be considered by the administrative court, with the city seeking to overturn the supervisory authority’s approval. The outcome could affect the future display of the Bührle Collection, particularly after the current loan agreement ends in 2034. For now, the artworks remain out of public view as renovations continue at the Kunsthaus.
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