Andreas Blühm’s career includes leadership roles at the Groninger Museum and the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud, where he oversaw transformative projects that have left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape. Notably, in 2002, as Head of Exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam he organised Van Gogh & Gauguin: The Studio of the South. This exhibition attracted over 734,000 visitors and became the best-attended museum exhibition worldwide that year. Beyond curatorial achievements, Blühm has led the creation of corporate identities and the design of wayfinding systems. He has implemented digital strategies for multiple institutions, ensuring seamless and engaging visitor experiences. In addition to his museum leadership, Blühm has been an influential academic, serving as Professor of Art History, Museums and Society at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Through his teaching and mentorship, he has inspired and guided the next generation of curators, cultural managers, and educators. Throughout his career, he has hired and nurtured dozens of professionals, equipping them with the skills to navigate the evolving challenges of the cultural sector.

International collaboration has been a hallmark of Blühm’s career. He has built a vast global network, working with institutions of all sizes to make art more accessible to diverse audiences. His achievements include securing significant acquisitions, designing impactful outreach programs and raising millions of euros in funding to ensure the sustainability and growth of cultural institutions. Blühm’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Museum Kids Award (2024), the Langman Prijs (2021) and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Popgala Noord (2021). He has also served on prominent boards such as the Kulturstiftung des Bundes, the Erasmus Prize Foundation, the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn and the Rembrandt Association, providing strategic guidance to advance cultural initiatives. With a vision to further elevate the museum experience, Andreas Blühm continues to contribute to the art world through consultancy, curatorial projects, and teaching.