Engadin Art Talks in Zuoz and Satellite Event in St.Moritz

12 January 2025

The E.A.T. | Engadin Art Talks is a non-profit foundation that serves as a multidisciplinary platform for facilitating discussions and conversations between artists, curators, and scholars on current issues in our society and an interested public. Its mission is to build knowledge transfer and relationships that open new ways of thinking. Since its foundation, E.A.T. … Read more » “Engadin Art Talks in Zuoz and Satellite Event in St.Moritz”

Celebrations to Mark 80 Years End of the Second World War

11 January 2025

Although Switzerland was neutral during the Second World War, it owes a lot to the courageous citizens of its neighbouring countries. As part of the celebrations to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Art’Rhena (Île du Rhin – 68600 Vogelgrun) is presenting a programme dedicated to two brave citizens. Theater: … Read more » “Celebrations to Mark 80 Years End of the Second World War”

Pinocchio in Riom

10 December 2024

Carlo Collodi’s (1826-1890) children’s novel Pinocchio is on the Christmas programme in the romantic Clavadeira in Riom (canton Graunbunden). This extraordinary story is about becoming an adult, a humorous meditation on freedom, and a touching evening for the whole family. Every child knows Pinocchio, the stubborn puppet from Master Gepetto’s carpenter’s workshop. When he lies, … Read more » “Pinocchio in Riom”

The chalet, its history and future

22 November 2024

What exactly is a ‘chalet’? Are there features that make the cosy wooden house a chalet? Is it the knitted construction or the wide overhanging roof? Or the geraniums in front of the windows or the roof beams? Or is the ‘chalet’ just a symbol and allusion to a longing for Alpine nature and, therefore, … Read more » “The chalet, its history and future”

St Martin’s Day, the Fasnacht exhibition and 10 years of cooperation

11 November 2024

On 8 November 2014, the Museum der Kulturen Basel and the Verein Basler Fasnacht-Welt decided that the ‘Basler Fasnacht’ exhibition would be open to the public from Thursday to Sunday. The museum will provide the exhibition and infrastructure, while the Association will supervise it. This means the Fasnacht exhibition is accessible all year round and … Read more » “St Martin’s Day, the Fasnacht exhibition and 10 years of cooperation”

The Heritage of Minorities, Fringe Groups and People Without a Lobby

22 October 2024

The European Heritage Year 1975 motto was “A future for our past.” Fifty years later, given the consequences of globalisation, migration, communication technology revolutions, and civil and human rights activism, the question arises of who is meant by “us.” The interdisciplinary conference “A Future for whose Past? The Heritage of Minorities, Fringe Groups and People Without a … Read more » “The Heritage of Minorities, Fringe Groups and People Without a Lobby”

50 Years Musée international d’horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds

14 October 2024

The half-century anniversary of the Musée International d’horlogerie, located in the heart of the Parc des musées in La Chaux-de-Fonds (canton of Neuchâtel), will be celebrated in grand style on the weekend of 19 and 20 October, 50 years to the day after its opening. In addition to a programme of guided tours, workshops, and demonstrations, … Read more » “50 Years Musée international d’horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds”

The 500th anniversary of Canton Graubünden in the Albula Region

15 September 2024

The Fundaziun Origen is also celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Republic of the Three Leagues (Freistaat der Drei Bünde) with an open-air theatre in the mountainous landscape of the Albula region. The theme is the young republic’s struggle for freedom and autonomy, the fragility of democratic structures and the strength of a solid alliance … Read more » “The 500th anniversary of Canton Graubünden in the Albula Region”

The Sound of Erasmus in Basel

18 August 2024

Basel will again host the interdisciplinary festival Erasmus klingt! –Festival Lab from 9 to 15 September 2024. Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466/69-1536), who lived and worked in Basel for many years, is at the centre of the festival, which will now be held biennially given the 500th anniversary of Erasmus’ death in Basel in 2036. The … Read more » “The Sound of Erasmus in Basel”

The Triennale Bad Ragartz, Art in the Open Air

31 July 2024

The 9th Swiss Triennial of Sculpture takes place in Bad Ragaz (Canton of St Gallen) and Vaduz (Liechtenstein) from 4 May to 30 October 2024. The event shows works by 88 artists from 19 countries. The Bad Ragartz Triennial is one of the largest open-air art exhibitions in the world. For six months, the works … Read more » “The Triennale Bad Ragartz, Art in the Open Air”