Basel Further Distractions
A public home located in parkland in the suburb of Riehen, this art venue was designed by architect Renzo Piano. On display is the amazing art collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler: it contains some 200 modern works of art and offers an interesting and personal take on modern art history. Artists represented include Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse, Giacometti, Newman and Bacon. The temporary special exhibitions are invariably excellent.
Baselstrasse 101, Riehen
Tel: (061) 645 9700.
Website: www.beyeler.com
Basel Architecture Museum
As becomes a city with such an abundance of interesting modern architecture and several internationally renowned architects' offices, Basel has an excellent architecture museum. The exhibition programme focuses on modern Swiss architecture (including Le Corbusier) and international contemporary architecture as well as connections between architecture and other arts. Guided tours, lectures and discussions are among the activities at the museum.
Steinenberg 7
Tel: (061) 261 1413.
Website: www.architekturmuseum.ch
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