A place for lively encounters with art.

The Kunsthaus Zürich is supported by the oldest art association in Europe, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft. Founded by artists in 1787, it has acquired an international reputation since the beginning of the 20th century through its continuous exhibition activities and an important art collection.

The art collection is largely owned by the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft. It reflects the history of the institution and the changes in society. Its development includes research and communication to the general public in equal measure. The collection provides orientation on art historical contexts and offers the opportunity to experience works of art from different epochs in a dynamic dialogue. In addition, it provides impetus for exhibition projects, and vice versa, temporary exhibitions act as a catalyst for the collection's activities.

Temporary exhibitions have a tradition of more than one hundred years at the Kunsthaus. They are intended to make the complexity of art comprehensible, to open up connections in the history of ideas, and to provide new insights. The quality of an exhibition results from the interpenetration of thesis-like setting and visual staging.


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