Zurich Art Weekend’s Special Projects bring together a series of distinct, curated formats developed to deepen engagement with contemporary art and its wider cultural context. Conceived as signature programs, these initiatives extend beyond exhibitions to create spaces for dialogue, exchange, and exploration across disciplines and audiences, positioning the Zurich art ecosystem within a broader global discourse. From conversations that bridge art and science, to intimate gatherings of international cultural leaders, to guided encounters with the city’s artistic landscape, each format offers a unique lens through which to experience Zurich’s art scene.
This year, in collaboration with PROVENCE, special guests share their highlights of the Zurich Art Weekend program. Visit the exhibition, events and favourite spots of influential personalities from around the world including artist and Olympic medalist Iouri Podladtchikov, visual artist Mitchell Anderson, and director of Kunsthaus Glarus Annette Amberg…
Stiftung Binz39, poetry, sleeping with someone, sleeping alone, overwork, indolence, cocaine, Proust, Samuel Haitz
May 29 – June 27, 2026
Bechtler Stiftung, pool8, Nora Turato
May 31 – October 11, 2026
Edition VFO, Words, Robert Barry, Tony Cokes, Bethan Huws, Daniela Kaiser, Renée Levi, Jonathan Monk, Nora Turato, Rosa Barba
June 12 – September 12, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 21:00
Kunsthalle Zürich, Book Launch of (0,0,0) by Klara Lidén, Fanny Hauser in conversation with Emma Enderby and Ruba Katrib
Sat, June 13, 15:00 – 16:00 | EN
Museum Haus Konstruktiv, Artist Talk and Book Launch with Rosa Barba, Rosa Barba in conversation with Sabine Schaschl, Stuart Comer and Élisabeth Lebovici
Sat, June 13, 15:30 – 17:00 | EN
Kunsthaus Zürich, MARISOL, Marisol
April 17 – August 23, 2026
Hauser & Wirth, Autobiography in Fragments, Alina Szapocznikow
June 11 – September 05, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 20:00
KARMA International, VALIE EXPORT, VALIE EXPORT
June 12 – September 05, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 21:00
Sommer Salon Zurich, How Come a Butterfly Flies, Ronit Porat
June 12 – June 14, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 21:00
Tobias Mueller Modern Art, It’s All a Big Mystery, Camen D’Apollonio
June 12 – September 12, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 21:00
ZHdK Zurich University of the Arts, Department of Fine Arts, Diplome, BA and MA Fine Arts
June 12 – June 26, 2026
Opening: Thu, June 11, 17:00 – late
Galerie Tschudi, Not-Yets, Hana Miletic
June 12 – August 01, 2026
Opening: Thu, June 11, 18:00 -20:00
Hauser & Wirth, Autobiography in Fragments, Alina Szapocznikow
June 11 – September 05, 2026
Opening: Fri, June 12, 18:00 – 20:00
Schauspielhaus Zürich, Voices from Iran – Between Repression and Resistance, Panel Discussion Free Iran Switzerland and Amnesty International Switzerland, following “ARE YOU READY TO DIE?”, featuring Shahrzad Antenna, Mariam Claren and Solmaz Khorsand, moderated by Zarina Tadjibaeva
Sat, June 13, 21:00 – 22:30 | DE
ZHdK Research Tours, The Western Gaze and Othered Worlds, Parita Upadhyaya
Sun, June 14, 15:00 – 17:00 | EN
From artist talks and panel conversations to interdisciplinary discussions, events are hosted everyday at schwarzescafé / Luma Westbau at Löwenbräukunst as well as throughout the city in exhibition settings. Full program of 20+ talks
An invitation-only gathering during Zurich Art Weekend that brings together artists, curators, museum directors, and cultural leaders. Focused on the questions shaping contemporary cultural practice. Look into the past program
Zurich Art Walks is a curated public program offering guided tours through the city’s art ecosystem. The program unfolds across two complementary formats, each proposing a distinct approach to engaging with contemporary art in Zurich.
Zurich Art Weekend and Tasoni present a limited-edition capsule collection bringing together contemporary art and fashion. Developed in collaboration with artists Mitchel Anderson, Jan Vorisek, Tina Braegger, Alexandra Bachzetsis, and Gowoon Lee, the project extends Zurich Art Weekend’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and cultural partners beyond the exhibition space.
Available from 12 June at the Tasoni store, online, and at selected Zurich Art Weekend’s venues, the limited-edition collection celebrates the exchange between contemporary artistic practices and everyday forms of engagement.
Löwenbräukunst: Friday, 10.00-21.00 / Saturday 10.00-20.00 / Sunday 10.00-17.00
Helmhaus: Saturday 11.00-18.00 / Sunday 11.00-18.00
Shedhalle: Friday, 10.00-21.00 / Saturday 10.00-20.00 / Sunday 10.00-21.00
Schauspielhaus Schiffbau: Friday, 22:00-24:00
For more information and to explore the new e-store, visit www.tasoni.com.
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