Mostly about museums, mainly in Switzerland
For the past few years I have created a ‘wish list’ of exhibitions that I want to visit in Switzerland. I usually share this list with friends but this year I want to share it with all my followers and anyone else who might be interested. It is by no means a comprehensive list so feel free to let me know what I’ve missed!
A wide range of exhibitions are closing this month. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see them.
Each month I will share with you a wide selection of exhibitions opening and closing in Switzerland. Hope you find this a useful resource. For more hints on exhibitions to visit, make sure that you are following me on Instagram @mostlymuseums.
I have been lucky to see several interesting and inspiring exhibitions over the past couple of months. Some of these are closing soon and I’ve listed them here so that you don’t miss them.
I first came across Hermann Scherer in the Expressionismus Schweiz exhibition at the Kunstmuseum in Winterthur. There is something about his bold style that draws me in. The vibrant colours of his paintings, but more so the wood sculptures. I was excited to learn that there would be an exhibition focusing on his sculptures and woodblock prints at the Kunstmuseum in Basel.
I was excited to hear that the Bernisches Historishes Museum was to stage a special exhibition on the subject of Samurai. Like many people, I have discovered the samurai through film and popular culture. My idea of them is that they are fearless, honourable fighters who wear impressive armour and wield even more impressive swords! But just how accurate is this perception?
When I moved to Switzerland and heard about the St Gallen Abbey Library I knew I had to visit. It is quite hard to describe the experience of being in this special place.
Jumièges Abbey, in Normandy, is known as one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries. Today, the ruins of two churches, Notre-Dame and the Church of St. Peter, are especially worth seeing.
Before moving to Switzerland I hadn’t heard of Mario Botta. Now visiting his buildings has become a little bit of an obsession! Read on to discover which 5 buildings I recommend you visit!
There are currently two exhibitions featuring North Korea in Bern. I was intrigued to find out more and to learn about this ‘secret’ country.