Swiss architects have always extended their activities to foreign countries. But what does it mean to start an architectural practice abroad? What challenges does one face? What cultural aspects come into play? Among the panelists is partner Simone Haar; the discussion will be in German.
Writer Thomas Hürlimann talks about his time at and relationship with Einsiedeln Abbey. In German.
A podium with Urban Federer, Abbot of Einsiedeln Abbey, and Barbara Schmid-Federer, national councillor. They are brother and sister and will discuss politics, culture, and religion from their perspective each. In German.
Large stairs leading up to the new annex set the mood for a secular pilgrimage into the abundant history of Einsiedeln abbey. The abbey’s dimensions, the colors of the baroque church and the rituals related to the famous Black Madonna establish the exhibition’s atmosphere.
Many of the objects on display, mostly gifts of generous pilgrims, are shown for the first time outside of the abbey as part of an impressive mise-en-scène. The presentation of objects such as precious ornaments and textiles reveals the abbey’s significance beyond a religious context.
A panel discussion with writer Matthias Greffrath and trade unionist Katja Karger. In German.
A lecture by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kocka as part of the exhibition "Das Kapital (Capital)". In German.
A lecture performance is given by artist Christin Lahr as part of the exhibition "Das Kapital (Capital)".
How can the unimaginable be remembered? When words fail and pictures just horrify? Barbara Holzer has explored this question in a lecture at the conference "Erinnerungskorrekturen (revised memories)", organized by the Swiss Society for Cultural Studies (SSCS) and the Archives for Contemporary History at ETH Zurich.
Karl Marx’s Capital was first published 150 years ago in Hamburg. For the anniversary, the Museum der Arbeit presents a controversial exhibition addressing the book’s historical background and its implications for contemporary society. A sequence of vivid rooms presents the writing, publishing, interpreting, reading and discussion of Capital, a book which has proven a difficult read and provoked widely varied interpretations.
The new CoLab @ EPFL, at Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, brings together research, development, and presentation to create an inviting and multifunctional space. CoLab’s spatial flexibility allows adjustments to accommodate an array of scenarios. In it’s everyday set-up, students are furnished with a comfortable, round-the-clock lounge. An additional workshop room provides space for private meetings.