Ruettimann Contemporary is an independent artist advisory and curatorial practice based in Zurich, founded by Thomas Ruettimann. Drawing on experience across Sotheby's, Hauser & Wirth, Galerie Eva Presenhuber and Galerie Peter Kilchmann, the practice provides confidential strategic advice to artists while developing independent curatorial projects and institutional collaborations.

Swiss-born art historian Thomas Ruettimann lived in the United States from 2005 to 2018, including ten years in New York, where he built his career across the international art market. He began at the global headquarters of Sotheby's, holding managerial and specialist roles within the auction house before joining Hauser & Wirth New York in 2013. Working closely with the gallery's president, he gained first-hand experience collaborating with many of today's leading contemporary artists and developed an in-depth understanding of the relationships between artists, galleries, collectors and institutions.

Following his return to Zurich in 2018, Ruettimann joined Galerie Eva Presenhuber before serving as Director Artist Liaison at Galerie Peter Kilchmann (Zurich/Paris) from 2023 to 2025. Throughout these roles, he oversaw international exhibition projects, institutional collaborations and the long-term strategic development of artists' careers.

Art historian Judith Opferkuch complements the practice with extensive experience in exhibition management, cultural communication and architecture. Following several years in Paris, where she completed her master's degree while working in the cultural sector, she joined Herzog & de Meuron as a communications specialist before becoming Head of Communications for the Zurich office of Itten+Brechbuehl, one of Switzerland's leading architecture and general planning firms. Her experience strengthens the practice's interdisciplinary approach, particularly in the fields of communication, architecture and cultural projects.

Today, the practice specialises in strategic artist advisory, curatorial project management and long-term artist development. Drawing on experience across the international art market, leading galleries and institutional collaborations, Thomas Ruettimann advises artists on strategic career development, helping them strengthen their professional positioning, develop sustainable careers and expand their international opportunities.

All advisory engagements arehandled with confidentialityand are tailored to the individual needs of each artist and project.

For information about current projects, advisory services or potential collaborations, please contact us at office@ruettimanncontemporary.com.