Guided Backstage Tour with Irene Küng

Our expert art mediator, Irene Küng, will give you an in-depth insight into the exhibition, introduce you to the exhibition concept and take you to selected locations in the exhibition.
Backstage Engelberg
A monastery village steeped in history becomes a hotspot for contemporary art

A former shoemaker's cottage, an unused bowling alley or the attic of a hotel - the Backstage Engelberg exhibition will take place from 23 June to 18 August 2024 in unusual spaces in the Alpine community of Engelberg (Canton Obwalden). 53 artists from Switzerland and abroad will be showing their works.

Engelberg in central Switzerland is primarily known as an Eldorado for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. But this summer, the 900-year-old monastery village is showing what else it has to offer by opening its doors to an international exhibition of contemporary art: Backstage Engelberg.

Whether paintings, photographs, objects, sculptures, drawings, installations, sound pieces or video works - at the invitation of Zurich curator Dorothea Strauss, 53 artists from 17 nations are exhibiting their works at 21 locations in Engelberg. Their works deal with highly topical issues such as climate change, sustainability and explosive socio-political developments, but also touch on timeless questions of identity and individual fulfilment.

Suitable for
For all people who are good on foot. There are no lifts available

Meeting point
Hotel Bellevue-Terminus, Bahnhofstrasse 10, 6390 Engelberg

Remarks
The tour takes place in German with a minimum of 3 participants (max. 15 participants)

FAQ / good to know
Duration: 1,5 hours

Current information
You also have the opportunity to take part in a regular guided tour with Andrea Strässler or Florence Anliker.