Museum Cerny Inuit Collection, Arctic art gallery in Bern, Switzerland.
Description
The Museum Cerny Inuit Collection is an art museum in Bern that displays roughly 1,850 works by Indigenous artists from Arctic regions. The collection features carved figures, masks, clothing, and other traditional objects that come mainly from Canada and Siberia.
History
Martha and Peter Cerny built this collection during their travels to Arctic regions over several decades. The result is one of the largest private collections of Indigenous Arctic art outside the source regions.
Culture
The artworks on display reveal how Arctic artists express their relationship with the land and traditions through objects that hold meaning in daily life and spiritual practices. You can observe how these pieces reflect the values and beliefs of the communities that created them.
Practical
The museum opens its doors from Wednesday to Saturday in the afternoon and welcomes visitors to explore at their own pace. Guided tours can be arranged in advance and offer deeper insight into the works.
Did you know?
Many visitors do not realize that the collection continues to grow through new acquisitions that directly support artists and communities. This makes it a living forum for contemporary Arctic artistic voices rather than simply a record of the past.
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