The article recounts a journalist's trip to Switzerland for Art Basel 2025 and the surrounding satellite events, including Zurich Art Weekend and visits to galleries and museums in Zurich and Bern. It highlights the participation of Canadian galleries like Catriona Jeffries and Eli Kerr, as well as encounters with artists such as Jeffrey Gibson, Monster Chetwynd, and Pipilotti Rist. The tour covers institutional highlights like the Kunsthalle Zürich, Kunsthaus Zürich, Zentrum Paul Klee, and the Kunstmuseum Bern, with exhibitions featuring Carol Rama, Kurt Schwitters, and Tai Shani.
This matters because it underscores the depth and diversity of Switzerland's visual art landscape beyond the flagship Art Basel fair, showing how local programming and institutional offerings create a vibrant ecosystem that sustains the art world year-round. The article also reflects the growing international reach of Canadian galleries and the enduring appeal of Swiss art destinations for global audiences.