More dialogue, outreach and space – Jana Bruggmann, Alexandra Sattler and Simone Stähli bring a breath of fresh air and new ideas to the Kunsthaus Zug, but don't want to jump on every bandwagon.
More dialogue, outreach and space – Jana Bruggmann, Alexandra Sattler and Simone Stähli bring a breath of fresh air and new ideas to the Kunsthaus Zug, but don't want to jump on every bandwagon.
Three women. Three experts. Three aces. When Matthias Haldemann, Director of Kunsthaus Zug, is asked about the new members of his team, he can barely contain his enthusiasm. Rejuvenation and expertise are just two of the key words he uses to describe how this terrific new trio – Jana Bruggmann (curation), Simone Stähli (outreach) and Alexandra Sattler (collection) – has impacted the art museum. Talking to the motivated trio it quickly becomes clear that they are determined to ensure that the small but excellent art museum at Dorfstrasse 27 is on every visitors' must-see list.
These three art historians have just come from a meeting, and, judging by their expressions, it seems to have gone well. They say that although they have only been working together for a few months, they have already found their rhythm as a team. “I’ve hardly ever laughed this much at work,” says Simone Stähli. It’s perhaps not quite the atmosphere you’d expect on the usually rather serious art scene, where all the intellectual expertise seems to leave little room for light-heartedness. But you certainly don’t need to be a “serious” art aficionado to enjoy the Kunsthaus. In summer, you can even just spend time in the secluded garden, which is nestled inside a sixteenth-century complex, without feeling pressured to visit the exhibition. There are fantastic views of the grounds of Zug Castle, the Huwiler Tower and the Burgbach school building. The reception area offers a stunning view of the psychedelic wallpaper by artist Peter Kogler. This installation covering the walls and ceiling subtly distorts spatial perception and challenges the eye. Help, I’m feeling dizzy!
Do you want to know more? Sabine Windlin got to meet the women at Kunsthaus Zug for our destination magazine #inlovewithzug. Click the download link below for the whole story.