Art
Art Galleries
A small region with great treasures - the range of the art scene in the destination Gstaad is enormous. From traditional papercutting to modern sculpture, paintings and objects by renowned artists and from all over the world are exhibited here. Since 2017, the world-renowned Maddox Gallery has also found its place in Gstaad.
Museums
A journey into the past, to old traditions and legends, glimpses behind the scenes and exciting facts. The lovingly stocked museums of the destination Gstaad offer exciting background information on culture, history and old craftsmanship of the region. There are also art exhibitions here.
Current Art Exhibitions
The galleries present changing exhibitions with internationally recognized artists. Local works are exhibited in particular in the classical museums, temporary art can often be admired directly under the open sky, such as in the Gstaad promenade.
Pieces of Art in Gstaad
The high-quality art offering in the destination is also reflected in the existing sculptures. Some of Gstaad’s most well-known regular guests have paid homage to the region with very special art objects.
Oscar winner Julie Andrews has been closely associated with Gstaad since decades. As a thank you for her honorary citizenship, she presented the community of Saanen with the “The Sitting Duck” sculpture created by her late husband Blake Edwards.
Probably the most photographed object on the Gstaad Promenade is the drinking calf by the fountain near the Posthotel Rössli. The bronze figure “Rosie” was created by Liz Taylor’s daughter, Liza Todd.
The two graceful bronze figures at the entrance area to the St. Nikolaus Chapel were donated by Ilse and Günter Leifheit. Günter Leifheit was a co-founder of the international Menuhin Music Academy, as well as long-time chalet guest in Gstaad.
Art in the Hotels
The art scene in Gstaad has also established itself because of the first-class collections in the hotels. One of the pioneers in this field is The Alpina Gstaad. Since its opening in 2012, its owner collected works by well-known artists from the 21st century and displayed them in the hotel. Other hotels in Gstaad also regularly present works from selected artists, for example in collaboration with the art gallery Hauser & Wirth.
