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Museum Franz Gertsch

The museum is dedicated to the work of Swiss artist Franz Gertsch (1930–2022). It invites visitors to discover the power of monumental paintings and woodcuts, as well as temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.

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Opened in 2002, the Museum Franz Gertsch is located in the heart of the town of Burgdorf, near Bern. Since March 2019, the museum has included an extension with three new exhibition spaces. Shown in dialogue with the mostly large-format paintings and woodcuts by internationally renowned Swiss artist Franz Gertsch (1930–2022) are current works from Switzerland and abroad. The focus is on figurative contemporary painting, printmaking and drawing.

The picture captures a moment of quiet admiration in the Franz Gertsch Museum, in which a visitor stands in front of a life-size painting of a forest. The green colour tones of the artwork are reflected in the peaceful expression of the viewer, who seems to be in harmony with the nature of the painting.
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In addition to Franz Gertsch’s works, the museum regularly presents temporary exhibitions – two major exhibitions and up to four cabinet shows per year – offering a broad spectrum of contemporary art. The exhibitions explore themes such as artistic companions, comparable younger positions and contrasting approaches to reality. Another key focus lies at the intersection of painting and photography. The quality of Franz Gertsch’s work serves as both a benchmark and commitment for the museum’s programme.

Artcafé

The in-house Artcafé welcomes guests from Tuesday to Friday with a vegetarian and a meat menu, including soup or salad, coffee and cake. On weekends, the kitchen team serves a varied selection of hot and cold snacks, along with homemade cakes.

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The picture shows an elegantly laid table in a modern restaurant or café. On the shiny, dark wooden table, several wine glasses, water glasses and cutlery are lined up on white placemats. The decoration consists of small glass vases with delicate wild flowers - including camomile, lavender and other colourful blossoms - which add a fresh, natural touch. The focus is on the foreground, while the background is pleasantly blurred. The atmosphere is sophisticated, stylish and inviting - ideal for a festive lunch or dinner in a small setting.

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Location

Platanenstrass 3
3400 Burgdorf

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