my-friend-from-zurich.org » Art http://my-friend-from-zurich.org my-friend-from-zurich.org Tue, 25 Feb 2014 07:16:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Event Tip: Limited Edition @ Walcheturm http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/events/event-tip-limited-edition-walcheturm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-tip-limited-edition-walcheturm http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/events/event-tip-limited-edition-walcheturm/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:06:00 +0000 MaNu http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=4000

(pictures: FB, © Michel Casarramona (left), © Blackyard)

For the second time, illustrators, artists and fans of nobrow und lowbrow gather at Walcheturm: It’s time for the Limited Edition again. Definitely the place to be for those who enjoy surrealistic excesses, graphic romances and a good-hearted sense of nostalgia.

More than 30 makers & doers will personally present their fresh & unique posters, lithographs, linoleum stencils, photographs & artefacts such as printed T-shirts, belts, books, toys or badges.

Don’t miss the after parties at Kinski (Friday) and Gonzo (Saturday).

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/events/event-tip-limited-edition-walcheturm/feed/ 0 Art made in Zurich: Pipilotti Rist http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-pipilotti-rist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-made-in-zurich-pipilotti-rist http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-pipilotti-rist/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:29:03 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=3318 You wanted to know more about the most important Zurich artists?
We’ve already written something about Fischli/Weiss. Another artist who has to be mentioned is Pipilotti Rist, which is not originally from Zurich, but lives here.

 (Photos: Facebook, screenshots)

She is a world-famous conceptual and visual artist who works with film, video and projections. Her life is as colorful and eclectic as her artistic creation: her work was first featured in the Venice Biennale, she has had numerous gallery and museum exhibitions like at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, has won many prizes and one of her best-known productions is Pepperminta, a long feature movie.

Some interesting facts about her family: her brother owns the best club in Zurich: Helsinki Klub. Her son is called Himalaya. What an international family!

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-pipilotti-rist/feed/ 0 Art made in Zurich: Fischli/Weiss http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-fischliweiss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-made-in-zurich-fischliweiss http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-fischliweiss/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:08:22 +0000 NiNa http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=1800 You wanted to know more about the most important Zurich artists?

To name two of them: Peter Fischli and David Weiss or just Fischli/Weiss were among the most renowned contemporary artists of Switzerland, collaborating since 1979. Fischli still lives and works in Zurich, Weiss unfortunately died earlier this year.

(Photos: Fischli/Weiss)

They mixed all different kinds of branches and produced films, photography, art books, sculptures and multimedia installations. They adapted objects and situations from everyday life and placed them in an artistic context – often using humour and irony.

Their best-known work, the film The Way Things Go is all about chain reactions. Another excellent short film is The Point of Least Resistance.

Have a closer look at their book Will happiness find me? (in German or English) or check their website.

]]> http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/yeahhhh/art-made-in-zurich-fischliweiss/feed/ 0 Where in Zurich can I find art? http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/stroll/where-in-zurich-can-i-find-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-in-zurich-can-i-find-art http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/stroll/where-in-zurich-can-i-find-art/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:44:38 +0000 MaNu http://my-friend-from-zurich.org/?p=428 The mysterious collective The Art is King started a discussion about art. What is art and where do we find it, they want to know.

In myfriendfromzurichs opinion, art can be found everywhere: in the lovely drawing of a child. In a perfectly cooked and arranged dish. In the beauty of sunrise.

In Zurich, places like Perla Mode, Wäscherei (Laundry) and the Cabaret Voltaire have surprised us again and again with independent interpretations of art. And even if Zurich might not be a street art centre as London or New York, if you browse Züri Street Arts pictures, you’ll find quite some artwork.

If you prefer sticking to the more traditional institutions, Museum Bellerive always has inspiring exhibitions.

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