Fondation Beyeler
In 1997, the famous collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler in Riehen found a home in Basel that was accessible to the public.
The collection contains around 200 pictures and sculptures, and documents a completely personal view of 20th-century art by means of a firm understanding of quality.
Apart from works by, among others, Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse, Newman, Bacon, Dubuffet, Baselitz, the collection also has a selection of objets d’art from Africa, Alaska and Oceania.
The main feature is the astounding temporary special exhibitions, which have a worldwide reputation.
Apart from works by, among others, Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse, Newman, Bacon, Dubuffet, Baselitz, the collection also has a selection of objets d’art from Africa, Alaska and Oceania.
The main feature is the astounding temporary special exhibitions, which have a worldwide reputation.
Special exhibitions
25.01. - 24.05.2009
Visual Encounters. Africa, Oceania and Modern Art
31.05. - 11.10.2009
Giacometti
01.11.2009 - 24.01.2010
Jenny Holzer
www.beyeler.com
25.01. - 24.05.2009
Visual Encounters. Africa, Oceania and Modern Art
31.05. - 11.10.2009
Giacometti
01.11.2009 - 24.01.2010
Jenny Holzer
www.beyeler.com
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