Opening hours
We are open on all days.
Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Balthus
Balthus
Balthus
„ Grosse Kunst. “
„ Sein Werk macht Spaß, wenn man sich für Komposition und Farbnuancen interessiert. “
„ Bilder wie aus einer anderen Welt. Die Fondation Beyeler stellt sich dem abgründigen Werk eines grossen Melancholikers: Balthus wird in all seinen Facetten gezeigt. “
„ Die Geheimnisse der Kindheit. Der Maler Balthus wird in Basel als Meister der Traumlogik wiederentdeckt. “
September 2, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Balthus is viewed as one of the great masters of twentieth-century art, and is certainly one of the truly singular painters of his time. In his complex and multifaceted oeuvre, admired by some and spurned by others, he pursued an artistic approach that embodied an alternative, and a challenge, to modern avant-gardes.
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Balthus Discuss
Was fasziniert, irritiert oder überrascht Sie an Balthus' Bildern? Sagen Sie uns Ihre Meinung.
What is it about Balthus' paintings that fascinates you, perhaps confuses or even surprises you? Share your thoughts with us.
Balthus Discuss
Beyeler Collection / Moonbird and Spider
Beyeler Collection / Moonbird and Spider
Beyeler Collection / Moonbird and Spider
October 3, 2018–January 13, 2019
The Beyeler Collection’s third exhibition in 2018 features many popular masterpieces fascinatingly set beside a selection of important works entrusted to the museum on permanent loan. To put it another way, the cards—or works—have been reshuffled, revealing contrasts that invite us to reflect on art and about interesting correspondences between works of art and artists.
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Events and Tips
"Picasso 2for1" special offer
Shortly the first tickets for the exhibition "The early Picasso – blue and rose periods" will go on sale. With our special offer "Picasso 2for1", the first 1000 ticket buyers will receive a second ticket for free. Subscribe to the Picasso Newsletter now to be the first to be notified about the special offer – first come, first served!
Family Day Balthus
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 10AM – 6PM –An artistic day for the entire family. Short guided tours, interactive offerings, and workshops invite you to participate and experiment in the exhibition «Balthus». Among other things, visitors will be able to bring the exhibition to life in a tableau vivant. Admission is free for children and teenagers under 25. Regular price of admission to the museum for adults.
Balthus between Rilke, Artaud, and Jouve
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 6.30 p.m. – Robert Kopp, professor emeritus in modern French literature at the University of Basel, will explore the relationship between Balthus and the work of various contemporary writers. Organized in collaboration with the Alliance Française de Bâle and the Société d’Etudes Françaises de Bâle. The talk will be given in French. Attendance of the event is included in the admission to the museum.
Round table: Balthus and the question of artistic freedom
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 7pm – In a round-table discussion, leading representatives of various disciplines will explore the question of artistic freedom and its significance in the 21st century, taking as their starting point the debate over Balthus’ imagery. The event is included in the price of museum admission. The podium discussion is co-organized by DAS MAGAZIN.
"Youth Studio" for the exhibition "Balthus"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, DECEMBER 5, 5PM – Every first Wednesday of the month you have the chance to look at art critically and discuss with like-minded peers, and then be artistic yourself.
Balthus in conversation
EVERY SUNDAY, 1 – 2 pm – What is it about Balthus' paintings that fascinates you, perhaps confuses or even surprisesyou? Share your thoughts with us. Join our discussions in the museum every Sunday from 1 – 2 pm after the Public Guided Tour (12 – 1 pm). Places are limited. Price: Public Guided Tour: 7 CHF / Balthus Discussion: free.
Balthus Discuss
What is it about Balthus' paintings that fascinates you, perhaps confuses or even surprises you? Share your thoughts with us.
«24 Stops» Rehbergerweg
Discover the «24 Stops» along the Rehberger-Weg on one of our guided walks in German and find out more about the artist, the individual objects and the landscape in which they are set.
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Opening Hours
We are open on all days.
Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ernst and Hildy Beyeler were passionately involved in the arts throughout their lives. They made all the paintings and sculptures of their world-famous art collection accessible to the public at the Fondation Beyeler in 1997. Today, the collection comprises 300 classic modern and contemporary works.
Art Mediation
Art Mediation
Art Mediation
Art Mediation
Art Mediation
The Fondation Beyeler's main goal is to bring art and spectator together. Through our guided tours and workshops, we do not only share knowledge about artists, works and epochs, we create above all a space in which to deepen observations and exchange different views, perceptions, thoughts and feelings. Our goal is to let stories and therefore connections develop between the artwork and the viewer and it's especially important to the Fondation Beyeler that children and young people also be able to find their very own stories and connections.
Shop
This is the perfect place for art lovers, visitors and gift seekers. Since 1997 the Fondation Beyeler Shop offers a selection of exhibition catalogs, posters, special editions and contemporary books about art, architecture and design, as well as watches, accessories and other design articles. These are high-quality, limited editions and art reproductions (often signed by the artist), lithographs, engravings, silk-screen prints of selected works as well as exclusive objects and artists books.
Extension Project
Museum in a new park
“I TRY TO CREATE BUILDINGS THAT WILL BE LOVED.”
PETER ZUMTHOR
During the past 20 years, the Fondation Beyeler has become the most popular art museum in Switzerland. Through its program, it makes a significant contribution to the quality of life and attractiveness of the Basel region as well as to the level of cultural awareness there. Visitors come from near and far to see the impressive exhibitions, attend the wide range of events and enjoy the beautiful park. In order to be able to continue to satisfy the needs of art and the public in the future, the Fondation Beyeler is planning an expansion.