Monica De Cardenas marks 10 years in Switzerland with Markus Raetz retrospective
To commemorate its tenth anniversary in Switzerland, Galleria Monica De Cardenas in Zuoz presents a retrospective of Markus Raetz. This exhibition showcases thirty works on paper and sculptures from Raetz's extensive 50-year career, focusing on themes of perception through elements such as landscapes and words. The display features transformative artworks and examines the concept of anamorphosis. Established in a renovated 15th-century farmhouse, the gallery has locations in Milan, Lugano, and Zuoz. It welcomes 50-60 visitors daily from December to March and August. De Cardenas represents a diverse group of artists and has hosted significant exhibitions, including 'Reinventing the Figure' in December 2017. Switzerland actively promotes contemporary art through museums and grants, with many Italian gallerists in Ticino.
Key facts
- Markus Raetz retrospective at Galleria Monica De Cardenas in Zuoz marks the gallery's 10th anniversary in Switzerland.
- Exhibition includes thirty works on paper and sculptures covering half a century of Raetz's career.
- Raetz's work explores perception and anamorphosis, with pieces that change meaning based on viewpoint.
- The Zuoz gallery is in a restored 15th-century farmhouse, open only December to March and August.
- The gallery represents artists like Alex Katz, Marisa Merz, Gianni Colombo, and emerging talents.
- In December 2017, the gallery will present 'Reinventing the Figure' with six young American painters.
- Switzerland has strong institutional support for contemporary art, with museums and grants.
- Italian gallerists like Primo Marella and Deodato Arte are active in Swiss Ticino.
Entities
Artists
- Markus Raetz
- Alex Katz
- Marisa Merz
- Gianni Colombo
- Claudia Losi
- Gianluca Di Pasquale
- Lupo Borgonovo
- Christine Streuli
- Lutz & Guggisberg
- Jeremy Sharma
- Andy Warhol
- Pablo Picasso
- Marc Chagall
Institutions
- Galleria Monica De Cardenas
- Primae Noctis Art Gallery
- Deodato Arte
Locations
- Zuoz
- Switzerland
- Milan
- Lugano
- Saint Moritz
- Engadin Valley
- Canton Ticino
- Brusino Arsizio
- New York
- London