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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

As the winter season draws to a close, preparations are underway for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival (14 July – 2 September 2023).

As the winter season draws to a close, preparations are underway for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival (14 July – 2 September 2023).

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

Alfredo Beracasa talks about his love for Gstaad

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Once destined for curio cabinet displays, today’s interior design magazines show beautifully preserved natural wonders taking pride of place on the other side of the glass. In line with the Green and circular economy trends, owning a fossil that is several million years old has become the ...

Once destined for curio cabinet displays, today’s interior design magazines show beautifully preserved natural wonders taking pride of place on the other side of the glass. In line with the Green and circular economy trends, owning a fossil that is several million years old has become the ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Just the facts, please.
As I write this editor’s column, the snow has been falling the whole day, and the hysteria of the false snow dumping story from last year seems long gone. A storm in a glass of water, we labelled it, that with time hardly will be a bleep on the news radar. Nevertheless, ...

Just the facts, please.
As I write this editor’s column, the snow has been falling the whole day, and the hysteria of the false snow dumping story from last year seems long gone. A storm in a glass of water, we labelled it, that with time hardly will be a bleep on the news radar. Nevertheless, ...

From paper-cutting or découpages to textiles In 1937, a century after the French luxury house Hermès was founded, Robert Dumas, Émile Hermès’ sonin-law, designed the first scarf using woodblocks.

From paper-cutting or découpages to textiles In 1937, a century after the French luxury house Hermès was founded, Robert Dumas, Émile Hermès’ sonin-law, designed the first scarf using woodblocks.

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.

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.

About the 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy and how music in the magnificent settings of Saanenland can spiral us up

About the 67th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy and how music in the magnificent settings of Saanenland can spiral us up

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 ...

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 ...

How diamonds found new ways to shine and entertain us during and after Covid – The Excited Words and Work of a Jewellery Auctioneer

How diamonds found new ways to shine and entertain us during and after Covid – The Excited Words and Work of a Jewellery Auctioneer

Here we are again reunited for the 17th edition of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival! It is already a tremendous success. Our program is mostly dedicated to high female and male voices – from soprano coloratura to high counter tenors – without forgetting those of children.

Here we are again reunited for the 17th edition of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival! It is already a tremendous success. Our program is mostly dedicated to high female and male voices – from soprano coloratura to high counter tenors – without forgetting those of children.

THE COMMERCE OF ART & THE ART OF COMMERCE

THE COMMERCE OF ART & THE ART OF COMMERCE

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 story full of humour and tenderness – one of the most moving stories ever written about maternal love and the fidelity of a son.