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Top 10 Facts about Kunsthalle Zurich

Established in 1985, Kunsthalle Zurich is a non-collecting institution dedicated to contemporary art and its thinking. Kunsthalle Zurich hosts temporary exhibitions, which have, in recent years, included Gilbert & George, Ida Ekblad, Marianna Simnett and The Brotherhood of New Blockheads.

The variety and the presentation and the luminosity for the rooms are wonderous in this institution. It is one of the best if its kind in Switzerland. Let’s take a look at some of the top facts about this museum;

1.It offers unusual and fascinating exhibitions

Kunsthalle is but one of Zurich’s excellent public museums.This unique show is a remarkable fusion of neuroscience and true art. Neuro-images and functions are represented by highly creative displays including paintings and sculptures.

The artworks are generated in collaboration with University of Zurich scientists. It is rare to find such such a mind opening display where science meets art. The Kunsthalle often has unusual and fascinating exhibitions and “100 Ways of Thinking” is the latest proof. 

2.The museum is home to a great selection of galleries

Kunsthalle (Art Hall) Zürich Photo by Ank Kumar

This venue is home to a great selection of galleries, a dream come true for any contemporary art lover. Groundbreaking shows and cool bookshops complete the picture. The museum is more interesting on the inside than the outside so do not judge it by the skin. 

The collection is excellent and very well displayed. I took the audio tour which was a fantastic addition to my tour especially as there were so many paintings with commentary. From the outside the museum looks smallish, but don’t let that fool you

3.The Kunsthalle Zurich features artistic approaches that tackle current issues in the world

The Kunsthalle Zurich exhibits works by young and established contemporary artists. It features artistic approaches that tackle current issues in the world of art and their social context.It is one of the best when it comes to getting the right approach for their visitors. 

Between 5 and 10 individual or group exhibitions are shown each year, since 2012 in the enlarged rooms of the Löwenbräukunst art complex (Zurich’s hub for contemporary art).The Kunsthalle is committed to presenting modern art and also offers talks with artists and experts as well as film viewings and other events

4.It is located in the Lowenbrau Areal site, Zurich’s hub for contemporary art

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The Kunsthalle Zurich is one of the most influential museums for contemporary art with an international appeal. Whether in solo exhibitions, reflective work overviews or thematic group exhibitions, artistic territory is continuously being explored.

No matter whether they involve a fixed star in the art establishment or a young artist at a crucial point in their career, exhibitions at the Kunsthalle Zurich make an important contribution to contemporary art discourse. Together with other art institutions and galleries, the Kunsthalle is located in the Lowenbrau Areal site, Zurich’s hub for contemporary art.

5.A number of temporary exhibitions are organized each year

It is located on Limmatstrasse, near the city centre. The current director is Daniel Baumann. A number of temporary exhibitions are organized each year. Artists exhibited include Trisha Donnelly, Helmut Federle, Terence Koh, Gabriel Orozco, Philippe Parreno, Wilhelm Sasnal, Walid Raad, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Keith Tyson.

Kunsthalle Zürich is all about exhibitions and publications, Blog and workshops, Symposia and artist talks, Art and history and Theory and practice.It conducts its exhibitions annually and though small it is worth a visit because of its nature. 

6.Kunsthalle Zurich continually reassesses art, its public and itself

Kunsthalle Zürich exhibits internationally relevant contemporary art and ideas that relate to it. Each exhibition is an experiment. Thus the Kunsthalle continually reassesses art, its public and itself.All art emerges from a specific context.

Exhibiting art entails generating a new site- and time-specific perspective. This is how Kunsthalle Zürich enters into dialogue with its public and the public with the Kunsthalle. Through this art can reveal its full potential, and Kunsthalle Zürich becomes a local meeting place with international significance. 

7.It is non-commercial and has no collection

it is non-commercial and has no collection. The Verein Kunsthalle Zürich (Kunsthalle Zürich Association) is its operating body; it is funded by members, patrons, sponsors and subventions. Kunsthalle Zürich is significantly supported by Stadt Zürich Kultur (City of Zürich Culture) and Kanton Zürich Fachstelle Kultur (Canton of Zürich Culture Department). 

They do their best and all they can to treat their partners, colleagues and audiences with respect and they do not tolerate discrimination. A transparent, open and inclusive approach is fundamental to Kunsthalle Zürich. 

8.At the Kunsthalle both beginners and professionals put up their paintings

Kunsthalle (Art Hall) Zürich Photo by Ank Kumar

Beginners as well as professionals from all parts of the world take pride in putting up their paintings, sketches and photographs on the Kunsthalle forum. International celebrities, such as Isa Genzken, Anselm Reyle and Sarah Morris have held shows at this premier venue in the past.

As a rule though, this museum displays only one artist’s creations at a time.Places like the Kunsthalle make Zurich one of the best cities in the world to visit for people who are interested in galleries and is well worth a visit for fans of modern art.

9.There are several hotels and restaurants near it 

There are several hotels and restaurants near it including; Zuri by Fassbind which is 0.14 miles away, Easyhotel Zurich West (0.18 mi), VISIONAPARTMENTS Zurich Albertstrasse (0.23 mi), 25hours Hotel Langstrasse (0.65 mi), and ibis Zurich City West which is 0.37 miles away from Kunsthalle Zurich. 

The restaurants here include; Ayla Real Food (0.00 mi), Costa Brava (0.07 mi), Restaurant Mémoire (0.10 mi) Restaurant Pizzeria Unico (0.06 mi),and the Banh Mi Limmatladen which is 0.09 miles away from the Kunsthalle Zurich. 

10.It is open to the public on different hours on different days and has a huge following

It is open to the public on different hours for different days except monday. It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am -6pm and on Thursday from 11am-8pm. Closed on Monday.The adults pay CHF 12 while children up to 16 years of age enter free. 

Kunsthalle Zürich has a huge following on social media including; 26.4k Followers, 1108 Following, 595 Posts – See Instagram photos and videos from Kunsthalle Zürich (@kunsthallezurich) and a 758 Following 5,916 Followers on twitter. The museum is among the most visited places in Zurich.