The city of Basel is known as the center of Swiss culture and for good reasons. You can find some stunning museums and public art in this city, but not only that, the private art collections on view here are like no other in the world! Here are my two recommendations when visiting this lovely…
Maja Oeri founded the Schaulager with an interesting concept in mind. Realizing that most art is typically hidden away in storage, waiting to be exhibited, Oeri decided to create a hybrid museum and storage space – allowing her collection to be viewed and stored at the same time. She aptly called the facility Schaulager, which…
Nestled in the countryside north of Basel’s city center, the Beyeler Foundation is one of the most popular attractions in Basel. This beautiful museum was established by Ernst Beyeler, who had operated his namesake gallery since 1952 in Basel. Through dealing with private art collections and curating museum exhibitions, Beyeler became a highly celebrated art…
Arriving in Switzerland for the prestigious art fair Art Basel was a dream come true. I couldn’t have been happier that the lovely Swiss city of Basel was my first visit to the country of Switzerland. It lies at the crossroads of three major European countries: Germany, France, and Switzerland, each of whom lends a…
This month, I traveled to Switzerland for the renowned contemporary art fair, Art Basel. I couldn’t have had a better experience in Basel, even despite the endless downpour of rain! While it’s not a large city, Basel is conveniently located at the national intersections of France, Germany, and Switzerland. Because of the proximity, many Basel retailers…