Reise in die Freiheit. Capri – Skagen – Monte Verità

Description

This exhibition at Kunstmuseum Bern showcases approximately 70 artworks that depict the artist colonies in Europe during a period of societal upheaval caused by the industrial revolution. It examines how artists sought alternative lifestyles and social ideals away from urban centers, focusing on themes like women's emancipation, queer identity, and nature. The display features three selected dream destinations—Capri, Skagen, and Monte Verità—and presents a mix of romanticized landscapes and realistic, sometimes brutal, scenes of workers, especially fishermen. The exhibition intertwines art history with contemporary social questions, offering a thought-provoking reflection on artistic and societal progress.

Highlights

Features around 70 artworks; explores artist colonies and social utopias; contrasts romantic landscapes with realistic worker scenes; connects art history with modern social issues.

General Information

Held at Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland. The exhibition runs on October 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry is free; no tickets are sold on Eventfrog.

Location

Kunstmuseum Bern, Hodlerstrasse 8–12, 3011 Bern, Switzerland

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