Surrealism in Switzerland: A Focus on 1920-1940 at LAC Lugano
The LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) in Lugano presents "La Svizzera e il Surrealismo," an exhibition concentrating on Swiss Surrealism between 1920 and 1940. The show is part of a larger survey that recently concluded at the Aargauer Kunsthaus in Aarau. The deliberately ungrammatical title reflects the movement's illogical associations. Featured artists include Paul Klee and Hans Arp as key references, alongside Alberto Giacometti (who clashed with André Breton), Max von Moos, Meret Oppenheim (represented by few works), and Hans Erni, who died at age 106. The accompanying catalog includes an essay by LAC director Tobia Bezzola, arguing that many postwar avant-gardes, such as Fluxus, could not have emerged without Surrealism.
Key facts
- Exhibition at LAC Lugano focuses on Swiss Surrealism from 1920 to 1940.
- Part of a larger survey that closed at Aargauer Kunsthaus in Aarau.
- Title is intentionally ungrammatical to reflect Surrealist illogical associations.
- Key artists include Paul Klee, Hans Arp, Alberto Giacometti, Max von Moos, Meret Oppenheim, and Hans Erni.
- Alberto Giacometti had conflicts with André Breton and the Surrealist movement.
- Meret Oppenheim is represented by few works in the exhibition.
- Hans Erni died at age 106 a few years ago.
- LAC director Tobia Bezzola argues that postwar avant-gardes like Fluxus owe a debt to Surrealism.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Klee
- Hans Arp
- Alberto Giacometti
- Max von Moos
- Meret Oppenheim
- Hans Erni
- André Breton
Institutions
- LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura)
- Aargauer Kunsthaus
Locations
- Lugano
- Switzerland
- Aarau