An Interview with Oliver Preston, a self-taught British cartoonist known for his drawings depicting the quirkiness of British town and country life – and skiing in Gstaad. Oliver spends as much time as he can in the Saanenland and caught up with GstaadLife to talk irony, fur coats and people- ...

An Interview with Oliver Preston, a self-taught British cartoonist known for his drawings depicting the quirkiness of British town and country life – and skiing in Gstaad. Oliver spends as much time as he can in the Saanenland and caught up with GstaadLife to talk irony, fur coats and people- ...

As we commemorate the centenary of Robert Steffen’s passing in 2023, it’s time to shine a spotlight on a cultural hero whose legacy continues to shape the enchanting region of Gstaad. While we often reserve the title of “hero” for those who triumph in battles and wars, Steffen’s ...

As we commemorate the centenary of Robert Steffen’s passing in 2023, it’s time to shine a spotlight on a cultural hero whose legacy continues to shape the enchanting region of Gstaad. While we often reserve the title of “hero” for those who triumph in battles and wars, Steffen’s ...

You are author, actor and producer. What you give an audience is all your own; the rest of us have to content ourselves with at the best an approximation of what we see in the mind’s eye.

You are author, actor and producer. What you give an audience is all your own; the rest of us have to content ourselves with at the best an approximation of what we see in the mind’s eye.

Directed by Mounia Meddour, the 2019 Algerian drama "Papicha" unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous Algerian civil war in the 1990s. Scheduled for screening at Filmpodium Saanenland on Monday, 13 November, at 8.30 pm in Cinema Gstaad, the film delves into a period marked by political strife ...

Directed by Mounia Meddour, the 2019 Algerian drama "Papicha" unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous Algerian civil war in the 1990s. Scheduled for screening at Filmpodium Saanenland on Monday, 13 November, at 8.30 pm in Cinema Gstaad, the film delves into a period marked by political strife ...

Christoph Müller's Farewell: Reflecting on Nearly a Quarter Century of Artistic Direction.

In this interview, Christoph Müller, who has devoted almost 25 years to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, discusses his decision to step down and the remarkable journey that led him to this point.

Christoph Müller's Farewell: Reflecting on Nearly a Quarter Century of Artistic Direction.

In this interview, Christoph Müller, who has devoted almost 25 years to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, discusses his decision to step down and the remarkable journey that led him to this point.

The acclaimed Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, has revealed his intention to conclude his role at the end of the three-year cycle titled "Change 2023-2025."

The acclaimed Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, has revealed his intention to conclude his role at the end of the three-year cycle titled "Change 2023-2025."

The subgenre of satirical films that skewered the ultra-rich is thriving and experiencing a surge in popularity by the minute. In just the past two years, we've witnessed the likes of Ruben Östlund's "Triangle of Sadness," Brandon Cronenberg's "Infinity Pool," and Mark Mylod's "The Menu," among ...

The subgenre of satirical films that skewered the ultra-rich is thriving and experiencing a surge in popularity by the minute. In just the past two years, we've witnessed the likes of Ruben Östlund's "Triangle of Sadness," Brandon Cronenberg's "Infinity Pool," and Mark Mylod's "The Menu," among ...

Stephan Crasneanscki, the enigmatic sound collector, is a tireless traveller, perpetually pursuing intriguing sounds and noises across the globe. He artfully weaves these auditory treasures into his creative endeavours, spanning soundscapes, literature, and visual art. Despite his recent prominent showcase ...

Stephan Crasneanscki, the enigmatic sound collector, is a tireless traveller, perpetually pursuing intriguing sounds and noises across the globe. He artfully weaves these auditory treasures into his creative endeavours, spanning soundscapes, literature, and visual art. Despite his recent prominent showcase ...

LARGE SCALE PORTRAITS OF NATURE by Armin Grässl at the Arthanagr in Saanen. Ever charming and enchanting creations by skilled local artist Nathalie Rosat in her studio in Moulins. Juxtaposed Chris Calvet ancient vs contemporary at Hotel de Rougemont.

LARGE SCALE PORTRAITS OF NATURE by Armin Grässl at the Arthanagr in Saanen. Ever charming and enchanting creations by skilled local artist Nathalie Rosat in her studio in Moulins. Juxtaposed Chris Calvet ancient vs contemporary at Hotel de Rougemont.

Anton Ruesch recalls the Gstaad village from his youth.

Anton Ruesch recalls the Gstaad village from his youth.

Music on its own might not change the world, but it can definitely contribute to it said Artistic Director Christoph Müller on launching the ambitious program cycle called CHANGE. As the echoes of the last notes from this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy fade away, he offers ...

Music on its own might not change the world, but it can definitely contribute to it said Artistic Director Christoph Müller on launching the ambitious program cycle called CHANGE. As the echoes of the last notes from this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy fade away, he offers ...

Studio Naegeli in Gstaad has carved a distinctive niche in the world of art galleries. Renowned for its intimate and personal approach to contemporary art, the latest exhibition, “Perfect Vision,” showcases artist Stephan Crasneanscki's remarkable work and exemplifies the relationships that ...

Studio Naegeli in Gstaad has carved a distinctive niche in the world of art galleries. Renowned for its intimate and personal approach to contemporary art, the latest exhibition, “Perfect Vision,” showcases artist Stephan Crasneanscki's remarkable work and exemplifies the relationships that ...

Country music originated in the folk sound of rural southern and western United States. Characterised by twangy guitars, fiddles, banjos, simple melodies and melancholy ballads, it’s growing in popularity the world over. And for 34 years, this country road has also led to Gstaad.

Country music originated in the folk sound of rural southern and western United States. Characterised by twangy guitars, fiddles, banjos, simple melodies and melancholy ballads, it’s growing in popularity the world over. And for 34 years, this country road has also led to Gstaad.

Get ready to dust off those cowboy boots and don your best plaid shirts because in Gstaad, the Country Night is just around the corner!

Get ready to dust off those cowboy boots and don your best plaid shirts because in Gstaad, the Country Night is just around the corner!

REVIEW: Studio Naegeli’s newest exhibition and the artist behind this compelling showcase is none other than Stephan Crasneanscki, a visionary who not only stands as the founder and member of Soundwalk Collective, an international hub for experimental sound art but also as an individual who has ...

REVIEW: Studio Naegeli’s newest exhibition and the artist behind this compelling showcase is none other than Stephan Crasneanscki, a visionary who not only stands as the founder and member of Soundwalk Collective, an international hub for experimental sound art but also as an individual who has ...

You would not expect to see tranquillity and natural wonder in the ArtHangar in Saanen, where Armin Grässl's latest photography project, "Transforming Spaces," is currently on display.

You would not expect to see tranquillity and natural wonder in the ArtHangar in Saanen, where Armin Grässl's latest photography project, "Transforming Spaces," is currently on display.

Captivating the Essence of Transience: A Review of Olympia Scarry's "Sound Travels Faster Under Water" Exhibition at Tarmak22 Gallery, Gstaad Airport.
As I stepped up into the hallowed space of Tarmak22 Gallery (at Gstaad Airport) this Saturday morning, I felt I was being transported into a world where ...

Captivating the Essence of Transience: A Review of Olympia Scarry's "Sound Travels Faster Under Water" Exhibition at Tarmak22 Gallery, Gstaad Airport.
As I stepped up into the hallowed space of Tarmak22 Gallery (at Gstaad Airport) this Saturday morning, I felt I was being transported into a world where ...

What the artist is always looking for is the mode of existence in which soul and body are one and indivisible: in which the outward is expressive of the inward: in which form reveals.

What the artist is always looking for is the mode of existence in which soul and body are one and indivisible: in which the outward is expressive of the inward: in which form reveals.

Two years after its planned premiere in Gstaad, pianist Alice Sara Ott finally brings her ‘Echoes of Life’ project to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival. GstaadLife spoke with Alice ahead of her concert in the Festival Tent on Sunday 13 August.

Two years after its planned premiere in Gstaad, pianist Alice Sara Ott finally brings her ‘Echoes of Life’ project to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival. GstaadLife spoke with Alice ahead of her concert in the Festival Tent on Sunday 13 August.

In this issue, we are honoured to feature two remarkable women who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of artistic excellence: pianist Alice Sara Ott and painter/sculptor Setsuko. Both have roots in Japan but have also embraced the influences of other cultures and traditions. Both have faced challenges ...

In this issue, we are honoured to feature two remarkable women who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of artistic excellence: pianist Alice Sara Ott and painter/sculptor Setsuko. Both have roots in Japan but have also embraced the influences of other cultures and traditions. Both have faced challenges ...