Local history in Switzerland.
3 September 2020
The town of Solothurn, also the name of the canton, was the seat of the embassy of the French kingdom from 1530 to 1792. In the alliance (Eidgenossenschaft) of the thirteen mainly German-speaking Orte and cantons, French was the language of diplomacy and the elite in the western cantons of Bern, Solothurn and (bilingual) Freiburg. … Read more » “The Riviera of Solothurn”
19 April 2020
Josef Mueller was born in 1887 in Solothurn. He moved to Paris in 1903. He met the famous art dealer, Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939). He acquired paintings of Cézanne, Matisse, Renoir, Picasso, Braque and many other prestigious painters. He was also interested in ancient Roman and Greek art. His son-in-law Jean-Paul Barbier was an enthusiastic collector of … Read more » “The Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva”
20 February 2020
The Fondation Beyeler has become one of the most famous art museums in Switzerland. Located in Riehen, it makes a significant contribution to the attractiveness of the Basel region. Many visitors attend exhibitions or events and enjoy the beautiful park and museum building (Renzo Piano). The Fondation recently acquired the neighbouring Islein-Weber Park. This extension … Read more » “Extension of Fondation Beyeler”
