Kunsthaus Zürich, Art museum in Kreis 1, Zürich, Switzerland
Kunsthaus Zürich is an art museum on Heimplatz, made up of the 1910 Moser building, later additions and David Chipperfield's 2021 sandstone-clad extension. The old facade carries three relief panels with human and horse figures, a pedimented entrance portico and a reclining lion relief by Oskar Kiefer.
The museum opened in 1910, designed by architects Karl Moser and Robert Curjel. Over time it underwent several renovations to accommodate growing collections and changing exhibition needs.
The museum displays works by artists such as Monet, van Gogh, Munch, and Picasso alongside significant Swiss creators like Giacometti. The collection shows how different cultures and time periods connect through art.
The museum is open most days of the week, with extended evening hours on certain days. Plan to spend several hours when visiting, as the collection is distributed across multiple sections.
The Kunsthaus holds the most representative collection of Edvard Munch paintings outside Norway, and it also keeps the largest holding of works by Alberto Giacometti as a permanent loan from the Alberto Giacometti Foundation. A Dada collection of note is housed here too.
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