A museum guide with beautiful color photos. The author Katrin Gygax not only shows the best and most unforgettable museums, but also what makes a visit entertaining: the history behind the collections, the secret surprises and of course the best snacks, tips and treats.

Switzerland is one of the leading destinations for modern and contemporary art. Swiss Art's insider recommendations take you to the best. From masterpieces to unknown gems, this portable book guides readers to stunning small collections in the Alps and world-class exhibits in more than a dozen cities. With more than 100 full-color photos to give you a taste of what's to come, Swiss Art will inspire your next art tour through the world's favorite postcard country. And Zurich-based Swiss-Canadian journalist Katrin Gygax highlights not only the best and most unforgettable, but also what makes a visit fun: the story behind the collections, the secret surprises, and, of course, the best snacks, tips and treats. It's a book for any art lover who can't stop exploring. The first book in Bergli's Swiss Art and Design Collectioninsider recommendations for the best Switzerland has to offer.

The Swiss 44: Bucket-list for one of the world's preeminent modern art destinations. Personal recommendations from a local: Katrin visited every museum and shares her favorite art (and food and tips and treats). The first title in Bergli's Swiss Art and Design Series: Swiss Architecture, Swiss Hotels, Swiss Made and more are on their way.

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An insider recommends the most unmissable museums, galleries and art fairs in Switzerland

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Katrin Gygax works in Zurich as a travel writer, editor and translator. The fascinating discoveries of art and its forms have been a part of her life ever since she was regularly dragged to art exhibitions by her parents as a child. Now, as an avid enthusiast of galleries and museums around the globe, she jumped at the chance to put together this informative, quirky guide to galleries and installations in the heart of Europe. Katrin has written two other books. Her most recentFlat Switzerland, about leisurely cycling tourswas published by Helvetiq in 2022.

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An insider recommends the most unmissable museums, galleries and art fairs in Switzerland Switzerland is one of the leading destinations for modern and contemporary art. Swiss Art's insider recommendations take you to the best. From masterpieces to unknown gems, this portable book guides readers to stunning small collections in the Alps and world-class exhibits in more than a dozen cities. With more than 100 full-color photos to give you a taste of what’s to come, Swiss Art will inspire your next art tour through the world’s favorite postcard country. And Zurich-based Swiss-Canadian journalist Katrin Gygax highlights not only the best and most unforgettable, but also what makes a visit fun: the story behind the collections, the secret surprises, and, of course, the best snacks, tips and treats. It’s a book for any art lover who can’t stop exploring.The first book in Bergli’s Swiss Art and Design Collection-insider recommendations for the best Switzerland has to offer.