The other collection, English
Catalogue of the 2007 exhibition
Architecture book
Availability | In stock |
Price | CHF 25.00 |
Art Club price (10%) | CHF 22.50 |
Item # | 17089 |
In pictures and words, this fascinating book tells the story of the Fondation Beyeler museum from the perspective of the architect who designed it: Renzo Piano. A wealth of previously unpublished photographs document the museum building in its Riehen setting. We see interior and exterior views of the building, in the midst of the park in springtime and in the winter snow, details of the roof structure, and exhibition spaces with works of art and visitors. These photographs are complemented by exclusive drawings by the architect from the planning and construction phase.
In his essay, Renzo Piano gives us a very personal account of the design process and reveals how closely Ernst Beyeler was involved in the planning. Piano takes us all the way through the building of the museum, from initial ideas and sketches, through the practical challenges of construction, to the inauguration of the Fondation Beyeler. He also underlines the significant role played by Ernst Beyeler as a contributor of ideas in line with his clear vision for the project, and as a keen-eyed monitor of the construction process.
Details | The catalogue comprises 190 pages with photographs in color and black-and-white. |
Edition | Softback |
Language | French/German |
Between 12 and 25 August 2024, we will be installing our next collection display (on view from 26 August) and our large Matisse retrospective (on view from 22 September).
During this time, the museum, the Art Shop and the «Beyeler Restaurant im Park» will remain closed. We look forward to welcoming you again once the installation work has been completed.