Denise Tonella, 1979 - Swiss Press Award

Denise Tonella

1979

Member of the Jury Swiss Press Photo

Denise Tonella was born in Airolo in 1979 and studied history and cultural anthropology at the University of Basel. She then continued her training in film directing and production in Zurich and Munich. Between 2014 and 2021, she worked at the Swiss National Museum as curator and project manager for numerous exhibitions, including those on the Renaissance, medieval history, and the feminist movement. She regularly teaches university courses and serves as an expert on various committees. Since 2021, Denise Tonella has been director of the Swiss National Museum.

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