Beyeler Foundation, Art museum in Riehen, Switzerland
The Fondation Beyeler showcases modern and contemporary art in a building designed by architect Renzo Piano, featuring large glass walls overlooking surrounding fields.
Ernst and Hildy Beyeler established the foundation in 1982, leading to the museum's construction in 1994 and its official opening on October 18, 1997.
The museum exhibits 140 modern classics from artists including Picasso, Monet, Cézanne, and van Gogh, alongside traditional tribal art objects from various cultures.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 18:00 with extended hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays, offering complete wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.
A 5-kilometer trail called Rehberger-Weg connects the Fondation Beyeler to Vitra Campus, allowing visitors to explore natural and cultural landscapes between locations.
Location: Riehen
Inception: 1982
Founders: Ernst Beyeler, Hildy Beyeler
Architects: Renzo Piano
Official opening: October 18, 1997
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: list of cultural properties in Riehen
Address: Baselstrasse 101
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +41616459700
Email: info@fondationbeyeler.ch
Website: https://fondationbeyeler.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.58806,7.65111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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, completed in 1977 with Richard Rogers, displays building services on the exterior. The Whitney Museum in New York uses industrial materials within a residential neighborhood. The Shard in London reaches 309 meters with a glass facade that reflects daylight. His cultural buildings connect function with urban context. The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel sits within a park with glass walls between interior and exterior spaces. The Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome comprises three concert halls with different acoustics. Kansai Airport in Osaka stands on an artificial island with a 1.7-kilometer terminal. Piano received the Pritzker Prize in 1998 for his work.
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