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Catalogue for the «EDGAR DEGAS» exhibition September 30, 2012 - January 27, 2013
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Catalogue for the «JEFF KOONS» exhibition May 13 - September 2, 2012
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Catalogue for the «PIERRE BONNARD» exhibition January 29 - May 13, 2012
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Catalogue for the «SURREALISME A PARIS» exhibition October 2, 2011 - January 29, 2012
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Catalogue for the «BRANCUSI & SERRA» exhibition May 22 - August 21, 2011
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Catalogue for the «SEGANTINI» exhibition January 16 - April 25, 2011
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Catalogue for the «VIENNA 1900 - KLIMT, SCHIELE AND THEIR TIMES» exhibition September 25, 2010 - January 16, 2011
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Catalogue for the «BASQUIAT» exhibition May 9 – September 5, 2010
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Catalogue for the «HENRI ROUSSEAU» exhibition February 7 – May 9, 2010
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Catalogue of the «JENNY HOLZER» exhibition November 1, 2009 – January 24, 2010
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The revised catalogue of the Beyeler Collection was published in 2007, our tenth anniversary year. It contains reproductions of 230 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, and includes essays by Jorge Semprun, Nicholas Serota and Reinhold Hohl, as well as statements about individual works by Ernst Beyeler and curators of the Fondation Beyeler.
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Catalogue of the Beyeler Collection
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Our publication series ANSICHTEN (‘Views’; texts in German only) is
intended for art lovers and art educators who wish to gain a deeper
understanding of works on display in the Fondation Beyeler. Each slim A4
booklet (24 pages, with numerous colour reproductions) introduces the
reader to outstanding paintings and sculptures in the Fondation Beyeler,
providing detailed background information that also sets the works in a
broader context.
By acquainting readers and visitors with different
views and perspectives in this form, the Fondation Beyeler aims to
provide new insights and explore ways of experiencing art.
Each issue
of the ANSICHTEN series is structured along the same lines.
ANSICHTEN
offers:
- detailed descriptions of individual works
- background information on individual works (e.g. artistic techniques employed, genre conventions, pictorial sources or influences)
- details on the history of the work’s development and its reception
- suggestions as to how to conduct educational experiments, observations and games in the museum context
- ideas for practical applications in a studio, classroom or other situation
- biography and photograph of the artist; further reading
Ready to take a tour of the Fondation Beyeler? MEISTERWERKE unter der
Lupe presents 35 works of art and numerous famous artists. These
painters and sculptors are acclaimed not only for having created
‘beautiful’ and ‘interesting’ pictures or sculptures, but also and above
all because they developed an entirely new way of seeing and depicting
their subjects.
This fascinating book presents the featured painters
and sculptors as discoverers and inventors, thereby spotlighting the
particular qualities of each artist. (In German only)
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MEISTERWERKE / MASTERPIECES
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Ernst Beyeler: Leidenschaftlich für die Kunst
Conversations between Ernst Beyeler and Christophe Mory, with reflections and anecdotes about the art market and collectors, and Ernst Beyeler’s life of passionate involvement with art. (In German only) |
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Renzo Piano, Fondation Beyeler
This abundantly illustrated architectural book, which includes exclusive drawings from the museum’s planning and development phases, and correspondence between Ernst Beyeler and Renzo Piano, offers a unique insight into the building’s origins and development and underlines the significant role played by Ernst Beyeler as a contributor of ideas and a critical observer. |
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Die Fondation Beyeler DU Special Issue, no. 805, April 2010 (in German only)
The 2010 Special Issue of DU magazine presents a portrait of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler – their work at the Galerie Beyeler, their collection, the Fondation Beyeler and the life-long achievements of these two committed benefactors of art. It contains an interview with Sam Keller, the current director of the museum, and a piece by curator Ulf Küster on how an exhibition comes about. The lavishly illustrated 70-page magazine also includes an extensive essay by Renzo Piano about the museum’s architecture. |
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Alberto Giacometti Raum, Figur, Zeit
An accomplished introduction to the life and work of Alberto Giacometti, written by Ulf Küster, curator of the major summer exhibition “Giacometti”. (in German only) |
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Giacometti Listening to Art
The illustrated book Listening to Art (CD included) offers a new experience for the eyes and the ears – a virtual exhibition tour. This official audio guide takes you on an hour-long tour to discover a wealth of facts and interesting information about the outstanding works shown in the 2009 Giacometti exhibition, accompanied by large-format colour reproductions of the masterpieces described in the commentary. The perfect solution for anyone looking for an entertaining way to explore art, but also for those who missed the exhibition – or visitors who wish to relive the experience at home.(in German only) |
