Mostly about museums, mainly in Switzerland
I was really looking forward to visiting this exhibition at the Kunstmuseum in Basel. It is the most comprehensive presentation of her life and career to date and the first to show the sheer volume and diversity of her work. But firstly, who is she?
Not far from Basel, in beautiful countryside, lies Kloster Schönthal. This former monastery is is now an art foundation that opened in 2000.
I love it when an experience exceeds your expectations. I had this feeling last week when I visited the Museum der Kulturen in Basel for the first time. I knew about the museum from previous visits to Basel, but I hadn’t ventured in.
Along with Albert Einstein, Paul Klee is one of Bern’s most famous residents. Bern has a museum dedicated to his work known as the Zentrum Paul Klee, situated in an impressive building designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
Before my holiday in the South of France, last September, I hadn’t heard of Fondation Maeght. From the moment I arrived I had a feeling of excitement and anticipation.
On a sunny Sunday, last October, I visited the Laténium for the first time. It is an archaeological museum and park located near Neuchâtel on the banks of the lake.
Pablo Picasso is one of the most well known artists of the twentieth century. Over the years I have enjoyed visiting exhibitions and museums devoted to his art.
In September I spent two weeks on holiday in the South of France. It is easy to see why so many artists were drawn here. The smell of the sun on the pine needles, the scent of the flowers, the stunning landscapes, the food and the wine…
The Swiss National Museum in Zurich is one of my favourite museums in Switzerland.
There are over 500 castles to explore in Switzerland. Over the coming months I’ll be sharing some of my favourites. To mark Swiss Castle Day I’m starting with Château de Chillon.