Switzerland
Switzerland consistently underscores its position as a central axis in the global contemporary art realm. The country is home to prestigious museums such as the Kunsthaus Zürich and the Fondation Beyeler, where thought-provoking exhibitions regularly take place. Swiss artists, including the innovative video artist Pipilotti Rist and the conceptually driven sculptor Urs Fischer, significantly contribute to the rich tapestry of contemporary art. Switzerland also hosts Art Basel, a key event in the international art calendar. Discover the nuanced dynamics of Swiss contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO SWITZERLAND
Jean Tinguely
Fontaine Joe Syffert from Eight by Eight, 1984
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New Topographics is a term coined in 1975 by curator William Jenkins to describe a group of photographers whose work focused on formal black-and-white images of urban and industrial landscapes. Jenkins initially described their aesthetic as banal, but the photographers themselves argued that their compositions were as significant as those of natural landscapes, emphasizing the beauty in everyday, man-made environments.
Watercolor refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork created using pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle. Watercolors are known for their luminous, transparent appearance because the pigments are applied in pure form with minimal fillers. By adding Chinese white, the watercolor can become opaque, resembling gouache.
