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Fondation Beyeler launches art meditation sessions with UBS Art

digital · 2026-04-27

The Fondation Beyeler in Basel has launched Art Meditation, a project in collaboration with UBS Art, featuring six guided meditation sessions led by expert Diego Hangartner. The sessions are available on the museum's website and YouTube channel, pairing meditation with artworks by Claude Monet, Mark Rothko, Tacita Dean, and Thomas Schütte. Hangartner has over 35 years of experience in meditation and mind exploration, having spent more than a decade in India studying under various masters, including the Dalai Lama. The initiative aims to help people reflect, relax, and care for themselves in uncertain times.

Key facts

  • Fondation Beyeler launched Art Meditation project
  • Collaboration with UBS Art
  • Six guided meditation sessions
  • Led by expert Diego Hangartner
  • Sessions available on website and YouTube
  • Artworks by Claude Monet, Mark Rothko, Tacita Dean, Thomas Schütte
  • Hangartner has over 35 years of meditation experience
  • Hangartner studied in India with masters including the Dalai Lama

Entities

Artists

  • Claude Monet
  • Mark Rothko
  • Tacita Dean
  • Thomas Schütte

Institutions

  • Fondation Beyeler
  • UBS Art

Locations

  • Basel
  • Switzerland
  • India

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