Zurich Art Weekend 2026: How the City's Cultural Ecosystem Expands
According to Director Charlotte von Stotzingen, the Zurich Art Weekend (ZAW) has broadened its offerings to encompass performances, artist dinners, guided tours, discussions, and networking opportunities. The city's small size and effective transportation system facilitate easy access. Jacqueline Uhlmann from Löwenbräukunst highlights the interconnected nature of the art scene, which includes independent venues like Chamberlin and Kulturfolger alongside well-established institutions. New collaborators are Landesmuseum Zürich and Tonhalle Zürich, maintaining ties with Schauspielhaus Zürich. Discussions at Schwarzescafé will focus on art in peripheral areas. In 2026, Josh Johnson will lead a curated dinner at Kunsthaus Zürich. The Gallery House features galleries and independents in the former Parkett offices. The Zurich Art Forum will take place from June 12-14, 2026, at multiple locations, showcasing international artists.
Key facts
- Zurich Art Weekend (ZAW) has grown to include performances, artist dinners, guided tours, talks, and networking events.
- Director Charlotte von Stotzingen emphasizes building connections through people who produce, curate, collect, or study art.
- Jacqueline Uhlmann of Löwenbräukunst highlights the interconnected local and international art scene.
- Independent spaces include Chamberlin, FOMO Art Space, Kulturfolger, and Stiftung BINZ39.
- Petra Tomljanovic of Kulturfolger says the event creates proximity, not equality.
- New partners for 2026 include Landesmuseum Zürich and Tonhalle Zürich.
- Curated dinner at Kunsthaus Zürich in 2026 will be curated by Josh Johnson.
- Gallery House, in its second edition, is hosted in former Parkett offices on Quellenstrasse.
- New galleries on Rämistrasse include Fabienne Levy Gallery and Lea Bischofberger Gallery.
- Zurich Art Forum gathers international artists, curators, museum directors, and collectors.
- Event dates: June 12-14, 2026, across various venues in Zurich.
Entities
Artists
- Monster Chetwynd
- Alexandra Bachzetsis
- Josh Johnson
- Lorenzo Bernet
- Lea Bischofberger
Institutions
- Zurich Art Weekend
- Löwenbräukunst
- Chamberlin
- FOMO Art Space
- Kulturfolger
- Stiftung BINZ39
- Pro Helvetia
- ZHdK
- Landesmuseum Zürich
- Tonhalle Zürich
- Schauspielhaus Zürich
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- Parkett
- Mai 36
- Galerie Peter Kilchmann
- Galerie Urs Meile
- Fabienne Levy Gallery
- Lea Bischofberger Gallery
- Zurich Art Forum
- Swiss Institute of New York
- Swiss Indian Art Collaborative
- Artribune
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Quellenstrasse
- Rämistrasse
- Schwarzescafé
- Löwenbräukunst
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- Landesmuseum Zürich
- Tonhalle Zürich
- Schauspielhaus Zürich