Beyeler Foundation, Art museum in Riehen, Switzerland
Description
The Beyeler Foundation is an art museum in Riehen that houses modern and contemporary works by renowned artists. The building was designed by Renzo Piano and features expansive glass walls that frame views of the surrounding countryside.
History
Ernst and Hildy Beyeler founded the museum in 1982, and construction following Renzo Piano's design began in 1994. The building opened to the public in 1997.
Culture
The foundation is named after Ernst and Hildy Beyeler, art collectors who wanted to share their passion with the public. Visitors find works by artists from different periods and cultures that show how people across time have expressed themselves through art.
Practical
The museum is accessible daily and fully accommodates visitors with mobility needs throughout the building. Plan enough time to explore both the interior galleries and the outdoor grounds surrounding the structure.
Did you know?
Architect Renzo Piano designed the building so that the boundary between interior and exterior dissolves. The expansive windows mean that visitors constantly see nature while moving through the galleries.
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Renzo Piano, born in Genoa in 1937, has developed an architectural language over five decades that combines technical precision with human scale. His buildings are characterized by transparent facades, visible structural elements, and the integration of natural light. The Centre Pompidou in Paris,...
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