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Exhibition honors 100 years of Hans Erni

May 28, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Museum director Peter Fischer with artist Hans Erni, who is 100.
Museum director Peter Fischer with artist Hans Erni, who is 100.

This year, Swiss artist Hans Erni is 100 years old. To celebrate, the Museum of Art Lucerne is hosting a retrospective – the first major Erni show in nearly 40 years. The exhibition features a mix of favorites and lesser-known works in a variety of media. Both popular and controversial, Erni is one of Switzerland’s best-known artists.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/exhibition-honours-100-years-of-hans-erni_121-1787641

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Specialist stores satisfy the expat munchies

May 20, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Zug's Londonstore specializes in British favorites.

Zug's Londonstore specializes in British favorites.

Despite the bounty of tasty local fare, there are some foods that expats living in Switzerland can’t seem to live without. With this in mind, shopkeepers specializing in British and American products are filling a market niche as they fill bellies with crumpets, cookies and cheddar cheese.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/specialist-stores-satisfy-the-expat-munchies_117-1733971

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Time travel, Swiss-style

May 15, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Ballenberg is home to about 100 carefully preserved buildings.

Ballenberg is home to about 100 carefully preserved buildings.

Founded in 1291, the Swiss Confederation has had centuries to develop a rich cultural history. Proud of this cultural heritage, Switzerland makes it a priority to preserve it. Today there are numerous places where visitors can experience Swiss culture first-hand.
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http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/news.cfm?category=Market_News&subcat=USA&id=319718

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Museum offers everything but the kitchen sink

May 12, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Visitors will find a little bit of everything at "Every Thing Design."
Visitors will find a little bit of everything at “Every Thing Design.”

With so many prime pieces on display, the current exhibition at Zurich’s Museum of Design is comparable to a greatest hits album. “Every Thing Design” is the first show featuring material from all four of the museum’s collections, which include posters, design, applied art and graphics.

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http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/search/Result.html?siteSect=882&ty=st&sid=10612782

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Creative cream of Zurich hosts giant open house

May 11, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Carnival creations by Basman

Carnival creations by Basman

More than 70 shops and ateliers will join forces this weekend to host the third annual “Kreislauf 4+5” – a major Zurich fashion and design event. The two-day open-house is a chance to discover the rich array of independent designers and boutiques based in neighbourhoods along Zurich’s Langstrasse.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/creative-cream-of-zurich-host-giant-open-house_121-1677445

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