Chalets, somewhere between passion and culture
3.5.2023
Arts & Culture
A chalet is a chalet, isn't it? This question is partially answered by an equally informative, humorous and entertaining exhibition at the Swiss National Library in Bern. Worth a visit for a rainy spring day.
Chalets, somewhere between passion and culture
3.5.2023
Arts & Culture
A chalet is a chalet, isn't it? This question is partially answered by an equally informative, humorous and entertaining exhibition at the Swiss National Library in Bern. Worth a visit for a rainy spring day.
Walking on the Wild Side
16.3.2023
Arts & Culture
As I was writing the article about the new exhibition “Wild Souls” at Studio Naegeli in the February issue of GstaadLife magazine, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Griet Van Maldern afterwards, to talk about her work and life in general. We instantly struck a note, and the conversation ...
Walking on the Wild Side
16.3.2023
Arts & Culture
As I was writing the article about the new exhibition “Wild Souls” at Studio Naegeli in the February issue of GstaadLife magazine, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Griet Van Maldern afterwards, to talk about her work and life in general. We instantly struck a note, and the conversation ...
Colour ever-present
6.3.2023
Arts & Culture
For the upcoming rainy days, it's worth checking out “A World Elsewhere”, a solo show by British artist Will Martyr, presented at Maddox Gallery until 25 March.
Colour ever-present
6.3.2023
Arts & Culture
For the upcoming rainy days, it's worth checking out “A World Elsewhere”, a solo show by British artist Will Martyr, presented at Maddox Gallery until 25 March.
Looking ahead: 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy 2023
4.3.2023
Arts & Culture
As the winter season draws to a close, preparations are underway for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival (14 July – 2 September 2023).
Looking ahead: 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy 2023
4.3.2023
Arts & Culture
As the winter season draws to a close, preparations are underway for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival (14 July – 2 September 2023).
Book Review
27.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Saanenland has been a muse for countless creatives, from painters to photographers, writers to musicians. Its unique blend of natural and cultural elements and rich history has made it a popular destination for artists seeking inspiration and new perspectives. GstaadLife has looked at two new ...
Book Review
27.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Saanenland has been a muse for countless creatives, from painters to photographers, writers to musicians. Its unique blend of natural and cultural elements and rich history has made it a popular destination for artists seeking inspiration and new perspectives. GstaadLife has looked at two new ...
The cello and other musical delights
23.2.2023
Arts & Culture
The 23rd “Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad” music festival, ended on 4 February after nine days of intensive concerts, was all about the cello. The promotion of young musicians – is a central focus in the traditional concept of this winter music event – once again culminated in awarding of ...
The cello and other musical delights
23.2.2023
Arts & Culture
The 23rd “Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad” music festival, ended on 4 February after nine days of intensive concerts, was all about the cello. The promotion of young musicians – is a central focus in the traditional concept of this winter music event – once again culminated in awarding of ...
Gstaad "Backcountry"
20.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Mark Grotjahn's latest paintings, inspired by his experiences of ski touring in Colorado, are on display in a new exhibition presented by Gagosian. The show will feature the artist's unique approach to abstraction and his use of different motifs and techniques to explore colour, perspective, ...
Gstaad "Backcountry"
20.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Mark Grotjahn's latest paintings, inspired by his experiences of ski touring in Colorado, are on display in a new exhibition presented by Gagosian. The show will feature the artist's unique approach to abstraction and his use of different motifs and techniques to explore colour, perspective, ...
Dangerously up and close!
18.2.2023
Arts & Culture
In Chalet Naegeli in Gstaad you will see bull elephants making threatening gestures and roaring lions looking you straight in the eye – it’s not for the faint-hearted. A new photo exhibition of wild animals takes its cue from the work of Gstaad photography icon Jacques Naegeli.
Dangerously up and close!
18.2.2023
Arts & Culture
In Chalet Naegeli in Gstaad you will see bull elephants making threatening gestures and roaring lions looking you straight in the eye – it’s not for the faint-hearted. A new photo exhibition of wild animals takes its cue from the work of Gstaad photography icon Jacques Naegeli.
Gallery Guide
17.2.2023
Arts & Culture
In this final instalment of our mini tour of art galleries, we travel further along the valley to the Pays d’Enhaut. From Saanen we head towards Rougemont and turn right off the main road just before the Rougemont bypass. Following the back road down the hill, we wend our way towards the ...
Gallery Guide
17.2.2023
Arts & Culture
In this final instalment of our mini tour of art galleries, we travel further along the valley to the Pays d’Enhaut. From Saanen we head towards Rougemont and turn right off the main road just before the Rougemont bypass. Following the back road down the hill, we wend our way towards the ...
Promoting Talent
11.2.2023
Arts & Culture
The second last concert of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival offered a stage for young talents in the church of Lauenen. Bohdan Luts (violin) and Kim Bernard (piano) shared the concert evening and played works from Bach to Fritz Kreisler.
Promoting Talent
11.2.2023
Arts & Culture
The second last concert of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival offered a stage for young talents in the church of Lauenen. Bohdan Luts (violin) and Kim Bernard (piano) shared the concert evening and played works from Bach to Fritz Kreisler.
Gallery Guide - Artwalk Saanen
26.1.2023
Arts & Culture
In the December edition of GstaadLife we took a mini-tour of some art galleries in and around Gstaad. But that’s just the beginning of what the Saanenland art scene has to offer. So join us as we continue through the valley to explore what’s happening in Saanen.
Gallery Guide - Artwalk Saanen
26.1.2023
Arts & Culture
In the December edition of GstaadLife we took a mini-tour of some art galleries in and around Gstaad. But that’s just the beginning of what the Saanenland art scene has to offer. So join us as we continue through the valley to explore what’s happening in Saanen.
"So I say...thank you for the music"
1.2.2023
Arts & Culture
About the 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy and how music in the magnificent settings of Saanenland can spiral us up
"So I say...thank you for the music"
1.2.2023
Arts & Culture
About the 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy and how music in the magnificent settings of Saanenland can spiral us up
Trough the lens - Gstaad Glam, pre Assouline
3.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Siegfried Kuhn was a Swiss press photographer who worked for various magazines and newspapers from 1959 to 1995. Every winter, he went “celebrity hunting” in Gstaad. Now his book about his work has been published. It is a photographer’s autobiography and a source of photo-historical information ...
Trough the lens - Gstaad Glam, pre Assouline
3.2.2023
Arts & Culture
Siegfried Kuhn was a Swiss press photographer who worked for various magazines and newspapers from 1959 to 1995. Every winter, he went “celebrity hunting” in Gstaad. Now his book about his work has been published. It is a photographer’s autobiography and a source of photo-historical information ...
Come up, slow down & keep shining
5.2.2023
Arts & Culture
How diamonds found new ways to shine and entertain us during and after Covid – The Excited Words and Work of a Jewellery Auctioneer
Come up, slow down & keep shining
5.2.2023
Arts & Culture
How diamonds found new ways to shine and entertain us during and after Covid – The Excited Words and Work of a Jewellery Auctioneer
Promise at dusk
6.1.2023
Arts & Culture
A story full of humour and tenderness – one of the most moving stories ever written about maternal love and the fidelity of a son.
Promise at dusk
6.1.2023
Arts & Culture
A story full of humour and tenderness – one of the most moving stories ever written about maternal love and the fidelity of a son.
A sign of joy!
2.1.2023
Arts & Culture
“Exsultate, jubilate” – under this motto and with a veritable shout of joy, this year’s Gstaad New Year Music Festival began in the packed church of Rougemont.
A sign of joy!
2.1.2023
Arts & Culture
“Exsultate, jubilate” – under this motto and with a veritable shout of joy, this year’s Gstaad New Year Music Festival began in the packed church of Rougemont.
The cello at the center stage
4.1.2023
Arts & Culture
The Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad and their artistic director Renaud Capuçon present the musical programme of their 23rd edition. From 27 January to 4 February 2023, music lovers will gather in the chapel of Gstaad and the churches of Saanen and Rougemont. Once more, audiences at the Sommets ...
The cello at the center stage
4.1.2023
Arts & Culture
The Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad and their artistic director Renaud Capuçon present the musical programme of their 23rd edition. From 27 January to 4 February 2023, music lovers will gather in the chapel of Gstaad and the churches of Saanen and Rougemont. Once more, audiences at the Sommets ...
43rd Balloon festival
10.1.2023
Arts & Culture
It is one of Switzerland’s most anticipated winter events, and the festival is renowned worldwide for the beauty of the surroundings and the complexity of the flying conditions.
43rd Balloon festival
10.1.2023
Arts & Culture
It is one of Switzerland’s most anticipated winter events, and the festival is renowned worldwide for the beauty of the surroundings and the complexity of the flying conditions.
Going out!
30.12.2022
Arts & Culture
If you are not really a gallery buff but are still interested in art and enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes kind of feel, the CinemArt project might be interesting for you.
Going out!
30.12.2022
Arts & Culture
If you are not really a gallery buff but are still interested in art and enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes kind of feel, the CinemArt project might be interesting for you.
New Year Music Festival in it's 17th edition
21.12.2022
Arts & Culture
A stunning set of artists are lined up for music aficionados at the Gstaad New Year Music Festival, taking place between 26 December 2022 and 9 January 2023, with a programme where the excellence will be equaled only by the beauty of the sites.
New Year Music Festival in it's 17th edition
21.12.2022
Arts & Culture
A stunning set of artists are lined up for music aficionados at the Gstaad New Year Music Festival, taking place between 26 December 2022 and 9 January 2023, with a programme where the excellence will be equaled only by the beauty of the sites.