Switzerland's Colonial Connections Explored in Major Prangins Exhibition

A significant exhibition examining Switzerland's historical connections to colonialism has opened at the Château de Prangins. Titled 'Colonialism: Switzerland involved,' the presentation runs from March 29 through October 11, 2026. The show investigates how Swiss citizens, commercial enterprises, and organizations participated in global colonial systems, a subject frequently minimized in historical accounts. Organized in two primary sections, the exhibition first provides a historical overview structured around nine distinct themes. Each thematic area features a representative artifact that helps illustrate complex concepts. An introductory segment establishes the wider backdrop of European colonial expansion, using a settler's helmet as a symbolic entry point. The display progresses from past events to contemporary impacts, offering a detailed and reflective examination. This comprehensive approach aims to foster reconsideration of Switzerland's role in colonial history through material evidence and narrative presentation.