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
Nicolas Party
Portrait, 2016
Limited Edition Print
Mezzotint
GBP 16,000 - 20,000
Alberto Giacometti
Buste II, 1960
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 4,800
Nicolas Party
Untitled, Red Portrait, 2017
Painting
Watercolor
GBP 50,000 - 60,000
Nicolas Party
Untitled (portrait), 2014
Painting
Watercolor
GBP 23,000 - 29,900
Nicolas Party
Untitled (face), 2015
Painting
Watercolor
GBP 35,000 - 45,500
Nicolas Party
Untitled (cat), 2017
Painting
Watercolor
GBP 37,500 - 50,000
Jean Tinguely
Meta – Matic N9, 1960
Drawing / Watercolor
Pen and ink
EUR 500
Nicolas Party
Untitled (Teapot), 2010
Drawing / Watercolor
Graphite
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Ugo Rondinone
Into the light, 2002
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 3,600
Alberto Giacometti
Small Standing Nude, 1959
Limited Edition Print
Etching
USD 9,000
Jean Tinguely
Shooting paintings, 1970
Drawing / Watercolor
Ink
EUR 4,000
Nicolas Party
Elephant, 2012
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
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Nicolas Party
Sunset, 2021
Limited Edition Print
Woodcut
GBP 7,000 - 10,000
Nicolas Party
Portrait With Shells, 2021
Limited Edition Print
Woodcut
GBP 5,000 - 7,000
Nicolas Party
Purple Peaches, 2024
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
GBP 6,000 - 10,000
Alberto Giacometti
La Mère de l’artiste assise III, 1963
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 5,250
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