Zentrum Paul Klee to Present First Major Swiss Survey of Roberto Burle Marx
Roberto Burle Marx, who lived from 1909 to 1994, blended artistic and musical ideas with nature, revolutionizing landscape architecture in the early 20th century. From October 17, 2026, to February 7, 2027, the Zentrum Paul Klee will host the first major exhibition in Switzerland honoring this Brazilian artist, often called the 'inventor of the tropical garden.' The exhibit will highlight his various artistic pursuits, especially his landscape projects. Alongside his contributions to landscapes, Burle Marx was also a painter, graphic artist, designer, collector, environmentalist, and an enthusiast for Brazilian plants. His greatest legacy lies in the transformative influence he had on landscape architecture.
Key facts
- Roberto Burle Marx lived from 1909 to 1994.
- The exhibition runs from 17 October 2026 to 7 February 2027.
- Zentrum Paul Klee is presenting the first major survey of Burle Marx in Switzerland.
- Burle Marx is known as the 'inventor of the tropical garden.'
- He worked as a painter, graphic artist, designer, collector and environmentalist.
- His landscape architecture projects are the exhibition's particular focus.
- He cultivated plants from various ecological regions of Brazil.
- He revolutionized landscape architecture in the first half of the 20th century.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Zentrum Paul Klee
Locations
- Switzerland
- Brazil