At a glance
The Fondation Beyeler expands its footprint, debuting a collection-wide hang that stretches from Renzo Piano's light-filled galleries to Peter Zumthor’s new monolithic Wyss Museum and the surrounding parkland.
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Why go
This is the first chance to see one of the world's finest modern art collections within a newly expanded architectural campus, marking a significant evolution for museum design in Europe.
You'll see
Modern masterpieces · Contemporary interventions · Peter Zumthor’s new Wyss Museum · Park installations · Cross-generational collection pairings
Pace of visit
The exhibition spans multiple buildings and a large park, requiring a steady pace to cover the extensive campus grounds.
Don't miss
The architectural contrast between Piano’s original glass structure and Zumthor’s new addition, linked by outdoor sculptures and landscape design.
Artlovers Tip
Wear comfortable shoes to navigate the park installations and the distance between the Zumthor and Piano buildings; the experience is as much about the walk as the walls.
Inside the exhibition
Constellations — Fondation Beyeler collection and loans marks the inauguration of the expanded museum campus in Riehen, near Basel, Switzerland. The exhibition brings together the permanent collection with significant loans to celebrate the opening of the Wyss Museum, a new structure by architect Peter Zumthor that complements the existing Renzo Piano building.
The presentation features a wide-ranging selection of modern and contemporary works, including paintings, sculptures, and large-scale installations. Visitors move between the historic parkland and the indoor galleries, encountering specific dialogues between 20th-century masters and more recent artistic interventions that respond to the new architectural environment.
This expansion redefines the Fondation Beyeler as a campus-scale destination where landscape and architecture are as central to the experience as the art itself. Seeing these works within the contrasting styles of two Pritzker Prize-winning architects offers a fresh perspective on how modernism is presented in the 21st century.
Worth travelling for?
A major architectural event and a rare opportunity to see the Beyeler’s holdings across a transformed site, ideal for those interested in the intersection of art and landscape.
Experience as an Artlover
Check the museum's website for specific entry details, as the different sections of the new ensemble are scheduled to open in distinct phases throughout the year.
Constellations — Fondation Beyeler collection and loans
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