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The Case: Discover the monumental paintings of Kerry James Marshall this spring and summer. The Commentary: The eminent American artist explores the history, the lives and identities of Black Americans in powerful, large-scale works with richly layered colourful images, reflecting pain, resilience, hope and vitality.
The Case: Mario Sala, a trained graphic designer based in Winterthur, has been produced paintings, drawings, object art, sculptures as well as public installations. The Commentary: The exhibition centers on the multi-part work Wild Bunch (acquired in 2023), where layered imagery causes familiar figures to blur and dissolve. By intertwining…
The Case: The Tracey Emin review, an exhibition that does get under your skin! The Commentary: A Second Life, opening on 27 February and running up to 31 August 2026 at Tate Modern, is a long overdue look back at Tracey Emin’s life and career. The Bed is on display…
The Case: The Kunsthaus Zürich holds the world’s most important collection of artwork by Alberto Giacometti. The Commentary: The new presentation will trace Giacometti’s artistic development, from surrealist beginnings to the iconic work of his late years.
The Case: Overview of planned and confirmed exhibitions in Switzerland for 2026. The Commentary: From retrospectives in major museums and contemporary art projects to thematic group shows and institutional highlights, this is the scope of confirmed programmes in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, Lugano, Aarau, St. Gallen and many other museums.
The Case: Paul Cézanne’s paintings are presented at the Fondation Beyeler in an unusually luminous light. The Commentary: Suffused with the atmosphere of southern France, still lifes, portraits and a select group of sketches and watercolours unfold in a calm, measured rhythm.
The Case: In 2024, Switzerland exported artworks valued at CHF 1.9 billion, while art imports topped at CHF 2.2 billion, confirming the country’s position as one of the world’s leading art markets. The Commentary: Switzerland plays a pivotal role in the international art ecosystem. Art Basel, widely regarded as the…
The Case: The Swiss feature film Late Shift (Heldin), directed by Petra Volpe, has been shortlisted for the Academy Awards, advancing to the final 15 contenders in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Oscars. The Commentary: A total of 86 films from around the world were submitted…
The Case: A very unique lottery has been launched: For just € 100 per ticket, participants will have the chance to win an original Pablo Picasso artwork valued at € 1 m. The Commentary: Starting on 24 November 2025, 120,000 tickets are on offer for sale at € 100 each.…
The Case: Ibrahim Mahama is the first African artist to top ArtReview’s Power 100 list. The Commentary: The magazine published its annual ranking yesterday, spotlighting the most influential figures shaping the global art world. Compiled by a panel of anonymous experts, the closely watched list highlights individuals whose work has…
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The Case: The Principality of Liechtenstein has confirmed a significant cyberattack targeting its Register of Beneficial Owners, resulting in the unauthorized access and exfiltration of data associated with approximately 31,000 legal entities. The Commentary: The affected register was established in 2021 to comply with the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML)…
The Case: Rising housing costs have been prompting many Romands to consider relocating across the French border. The Commentary: According to a recent survey, 70 % of respondents in French-speaking Switzerland say housing costs are too high. Around 4.2 % are already actively searching for a home in France, which…
The Case: Zurich’s public transport operator (VBZ) plans to procure up to 100 battery-electric buses through an international tender. The Commentary: The move follows delivery delays and quality issues involving Swiss manufacturer Hess, as well as dissatisfaction with MAN.
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