a poetic journey between Switzerland and Japan

In 1924, the Baurs discovered Japan, a country that would deeply inspire them. A century later, the Baur Foundation celebrates this meeting by mixing historical Japanese pieces and contemporary works.

The contemporary artist in the spotlight weaves and dyes her own threads from local materials, perpetuating an exceptional craft where meticulousness and poetry come together. Her creations, timeless and universal, evoke fragility and grace.

Among these works, we could see a dragonfly wing. This insect becomes the common thread of the exhibition: symbol of lightness, beauty and travel. It also echoes technological innovation with elements from Bertrand Piccard’s Solar Impulse plane. This “giant dragonfly” illustrates the 160 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan, mixing poetry and progress.

One of the highlights of the exhibition is a masterful work entitled Mousson, a 24 meter long piece that invites a sensory and meditative journey through fiber.

The exhibition Lighter than Air: The Flight of the Dragonfly is on view at the Baur Foundation until February 2. An invitation to dream and contemplation, between tradition and modernity.