Biennale Bregaglia 2026 Explores Transit and Transformation in Val Bregaglia
The Biennale Bregaglia 2026 will take place from June 7 to September 27, 2026, curated by Anna Radaelli under the theme "Transito." This exhibition will trace ancient routes from Maloja to Castasegna and feature site-specific works by ten artists, including Simone Berti, Helena von Beust, and Umberto Cavenago. Val Bregaglia, renowned as the "Valley of Artists," has historical connections to Alberto Giacometti and Giovanni Segantini. The theme will delve into both physical and metaphorical transit, highlighting aspects like historical smuggling and mass tourism, with artworks displayed in various locations including Torre Belvedere and local churches.
Key facts
- Biennale Bregaglia 2026 runs from 7 June to 27 September 2026.
- Curated by Anna Radaelli under the theme 'Transito'.
- Exhibition follows ancient routes from Maloja to Castasegna.
- Features 10 artists: Simone Berti, Helena von Beust, Umberto Cavenago, DEM, Al Fadhil, Haruka Fujita, Pietro Pirelli, Celia & Nathalie Sidler, Kathrin Siegrist, Dominik Zehnder.
- Val Bregaglia is known as the 'Valley of Artists' with ties to Alberto Giacometti and Giovanni Segantini.
- The theme explores physical and metaphorical transit, including historical smuggling and mass tourism.
- Artworks are site-specific, placed in locations like Torre Belvedere, churches, and bridges.
- The biennial is held in the Swiss canton of Grisons, near St. Moritz.
Entities
Artists
- Simone Berti
- Helena von Beust
- Umberto Cavenago
- DEM
- Al Fadhil
- Haruka Fujita
- Pietro Pirelli
- Celia Sidler
- Nathalie Sidler
- Kathrin Siegrist
- Dominik Zehnder
- Anna Radaelli
- Alberto Giacometti
- Giovanni Segantini
Institutions
- Biennale Bregaglia
- Centro Giacometti
- Brera Academy of Fine Arts
- Kunsthalle Basel
- Fondation Beyeler
- Ricola Art Collection
- Pro Helvetia
Locations
- Val Bregaglia
- Switzerland
- Maloja
- Torre Belvedere
- Alp Cavloc
- Casaccia
- Borgonovo
- Stampa
- Promontogno
- Castasegna
- Grisons
- St. Moritz
- Italy