Zentrum Paul Klee to host Florence Henri solo show in 2026
Florence Henri (1893–1982), a key figure of the European avant-garde and the 'New Vision' photography movement, will have her first solo exhibition in Switzerland in over 40 years at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern. The show runs from 29 August 2026 to 10 January 2027, within the permanent exhibition Kosmos Klee. Henri studied at the Bauhaus under Paul Klee and others, and worked across music, painting, and photography in Paris, London, Munich, Rome, and Spain. Her career spanned periods of major political and social upheaval, including the world wars, when artists sought new forms of expression.
Key facts
- Florence Henri (1893–1982) was a musician, painter, and photographer.
- She was a leading representative of the 'New Vision' photography movement.
- Henri attended Bauhaus courses taught by Paul Klee.
- She worked in Paris, London, Munich, Rome, and Spain.
- Her first Swiss solo exhibition in over 40 years will be at Zentrum Paul Klee.
- The exhibition runs from 29 August 2026 to 10 January 2027.
- It is part of the permanent exhibition Kosmos Klee.
- Henri's career coincided with world wars and social upheaval.
Entities
Artists
- Florence Henri
- Paul Klee
Institutions
- Zentrum Paul Klee
- Bauhaus
Locations
- Bern
- Switzerland
- Paris
- London
- Munich
- Rome
- Spain