Zurich Art Weekend 2020: A Successful Pandemic Edition with International Collaborations
In September 2020, the third iteration of Zurich Art Weekend (ZAW) unfolded, showcasing more than 50 partnerships between public institutions, private galleries, and alternative spaces. The event offered guided tours, performances, artist discussions, and a significant online presence. Caroline Runnger highlighted the importance of adapting to the pandemic through interdisciplinary exchanges. A standout feature was the collaboration with Gallery Weekend Beijing, which introduced 'Knowledge Swap'—one-minute videos shared across both platforms. The program also included 'Summer of SusPence' at Kunsthalle Zürich, featuring 43 local artists. Ten prominent institutions, such as Kunsthaus Zürich and Rietberg Museum, participated, alongside 24 galleries, including Hauser & Wirth and Galerie Eva Presenhuber, showcasing notable exhibitions by Otto Piene and Brigitte Kowanz.
Key facts
- Third edition of Zurich Art Weekend held in September 2020
- Over 50 collaborations between public, private, and off-space institutions
- Caroline Runnger served as General Project Manager
- Collaboration with Gallery Weekend Beijing began in 2019
- New 'Knowledge Swap' project launched: one-minute videos on both platforms
- 'Summer of SusPence' featured 43 local artists at Kunsthalle Zürich over seven weeks
- Ten major institutions participated including Cabaret Voltaire, Kunsthaus Zürich, and Rietberg Museum
- 24 galleries took part including Hauser & Wirth, Galerie Eva Presenhuber, and Kogan Amaro
Entities
Artists
- Otto Piene
- Brigitte Kowanz
- Kader Attia
- Marcia Pastore
- Ugo Rondinone
- Rita Ackermann
- Paul Mpagi Sepuya
- John Coplans
- Shayne Oliver
- Giorgia Cestaro
Institutions
- Zurich Art Weekend
- Gallery Weekend Beijing
- Kunsthalle Zürich
- Luma Westbau
- Cabaret Voltaire
- Helmhaus
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- Migros Museum
- Museum Haus Konstruktiv
- Rietberg Museum
- Shedhalle
- Strauhof
- Annex14
- Barbara Seiler Galerie
- Edition V
- Fabian & Claude Walter Galerie
- Galeria Kogan Amaro
- Galerie Bernhard
- Galerie Eva Presenhuber
- Galerie Fabian Lang
- Galerie Francesca Pia
- Galerie Gmurzynska
- Galerie Gregor Staiger
- Galerie Peter Kilchmann
- Galerie Philippzollinger
- Grieder Contemporary
- Hauser & Wirth
- Häusler Contemporary
- Karma International
- Lange + Pult
- Lévy Gorvy With Rumbler
- Lullin + Ferrari
- Mai 36 Galerie
- Sommer Contemporary Art
- Tobias Mueller Modern Art
- Hood By Air
- Anonymous Club
- Artribune
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Beijing
- China