Franz Gertsch – Blow-Up (Part I), Kunstmuseum Bern
We are pleased to announce a solo exhibition of Franz Gertsch at the Kunstmuseum Bern from August 14th, 2026 to January 17th, 2027.
“In the Kunstmuseum Bern the focus is on the years between 1956 and 2021, creating familiar insights, but also illuminating new aspects and perspectives for the reception of Gertsch’s works. The exhibition shows Gertsch’s stylistic development, and goes on to reveal the thematic lines and cross-connections within his œuvre. These include the relationship between humanity and nature, as well as the role of photography in painting, which are today acquiring a new significance in the context of ecological and humanitarian crises and in the age of the selfie. ”
Luciano I (detail), 1976, acrylic on unprimed cotton, 198 × 298 cm, private collection
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