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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · No. 208
Europe

Art News from Zurich

13 stories across Zurich, Contemporary, Monster Chetwynd, and Modern. Latest: Kunsthaus Zürich Joins 'Connect' Dance Training for Parkinson's and MS Patients.

Kunsthaus Zürich Joins 'Connect' Dance Training for Parkinson's and MS Patients

Kunsthaus Zürich Joins 'Connect' Dance Training for Parkinson's and MS Patients

On December 3, 2024, Kunsthaus Zürich announced it will join the 'Connect' program, a dance training initiative for people living with Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Receives CHF 30M Endowment from Haefner Family for Major Exhibitions

Kunsthaus Zürich Receives CHF 30M Endowment from Haefner Family for Major Exhibitions

On May 12, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new endowment foundation, seeded with CHF 30 million by Marianne and Martin Haefner.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Remo Longhi as New Head of Operations

Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Remo Longhi as New Head of Operations

On September 30, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced the appointment of Remo Longhi as its new Head of Operations, effective January 2026.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Reports 539,500 Visitors in 2025, Second-Highest Attendance in History

Kunsthaus Zürich Reports 539,500 Visitors in 2025, Second-Highest Attendance in History

Kunsthaus Zürich announced on May 5, 2026, that it recorded over 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest attendance in its history, making it the most visited art museum in Switzerland.

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Kunsthaus Zürich and Bührle Foundation Agree on Provenance Research Framework, Works to Remain on Loan

Kunsthaus Zürich and Bührle Foundation Agree on Provenance Research Framework, Works to Remain on Loan

On 26 May 2025, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft and the Foundation E. G. Bührle Collection announced a new set of guidelines governing the long-term loan of 205 works from the Bührle collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Reaches Settlement with Heirs of Carl Sachs Over Monet Work, to Be Sold

Kunsthaus Zürich Reaches Settlement with Heirs of Carl Sachs Over Monet Work, to Be Sold

The Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, patron association of the Kunsthaus Zürich and owner of its collection, on 5 June 2024 agreed with the heirs of Jewish industrialist and art collector Carl Sachs on a 'just and fair solution' for Claude Monet's 'L'Homme à l’ombrelle' (1865/1867).

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Kunsthaus Zürich Reports Second-Highest Attendance in 2025, Narrower Loss of CHF 1.43M

Kunsthaus Zürich Reports Second-Highest Attendance in 2025, Narrower Loss of CHF 1.43M

Kunsthaus Zürich recorded over 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest attendance in its history, maintaining its position as Switzerland's most-visited art museum.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Hendrik Folkerts and Maja Wismer to Top Curatorial Roles

Kunsthaus Zürich Appoints Hendrik Folkerts and Maja Wismer to Top Curatorial Roles

Kunsthaus Zürich announced on August 29, 2025, the appointment of Hendrik Folkerts as Chief Curator of Programme and Maja Wismer as Head of Collection and Research.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Attracts 539,953 Visitors in 2025, Driven by Abramović Retrospective

Kunsthaus Zürich Attracts 539,953 Visitors in 2025, Driven by Abramović Retrospective

On January 21, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich reported 539,953 visitors in 2025, among the highest in its history. The Marina Abramović retrospective drew 59,490 visits, and the collection attracted 363,588. Public works by Jeffrey Gibson and Monster Chetwynd boosted engagement.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Announces 2026 Programme Featuring Kerry James Marshall, Marisol, and Hammershøi

Kunsthaus Zürich Announces 2026 Programme Featuring Kerry James Marshall, Marisol, and Hammershøi

On November 3, 2025, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2026 annual programme, featuring a range of exhibitions from contemporary to historic.

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Kunsthaus Zürich Expands Social Programs, Launches Art-Based Youth Crisis Initiative

Kunsthaus Zürich Expands Social Programs, Launches Art-Based Youth Crisis Initiative

On May 20, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced a series of social programs integrating art with health, personal development, and community engagement.

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Kunsthaus Zürich to Open 'Evergreens' Exhibition Featuring Monet, Picasso, Warhol on September 11, 2026

Kunsthaus Zürich to Open 'Evergreens' Exhibition Featuring Monet, Picasso, Warhol on September 11, 2026

Kunsthaus Zürich will present 'Evergreens. Selected Works from the Collection' from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027, offering a fresh juxtaposition of masterpieces from its holdings.

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Sadie Coles HQ: Swiss Institute's 40th Anniversary 'Regift' Exhibition in Zurich

Sadie Coles HQ: Swiss Institute's 40th Anniversary 'Regift' Exhibition in Zurich

On July 9, 2026, Sadie Coles HQ announced Swiss Institute's 40th anniversary exhibition 'Regift' at LUMA Westbau in Zurich. Co-produced by Swiss Institute and Luma Foundation, the exhibition revisits the 2009 original organized by John Miller and Piper Marshall at SI in New York.

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