Basel is the global center of the pharmaceutical industry, but most travelers visit for the world-famous ART Basel festival, as well as the numerous art galleries, iconic architecture and museums.
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Altstadt
Basel's old town with 14th century buildings.
Museum Tinguely
A museum for the 20th-century kinetic sculptor Jean Tinguely.
Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s largest assortment of art with a room featuring just Picasso pieces! You will also see works by van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Manet and Gauguin.
Wild Boar and Lettuce: Strasbourg Faiences and Dining Culture
From 6/8/2018 - 12/31/2026
Guests can marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship in creations from the celebrated Hannong family's Strasbourg faience factory. The exhibition will feature captivating animal and fruit-shaped terrines, complemented by exceptionally crafted, vividly painted tableware.
The event voyages into the captivating relationship between human and mechanism, as conceived by Tinguely, prominently displaying detailed early-era creations alongside sixth-decade cooperative pieces and grandiose late projects. Attendees will be treated to an exceptional visual display and interactive features nestled among the dynamic range of Tinguely's art.
The enlightening exhibition provides an in-depth exploration of the Shakers' minimalist design culture and its influential role in modern aesthetics. Attendees will appreciate the displays of structural simplicity, encapsulating the commune's belief in social equality and camaraderie.
