In September 2010, Vevey, Switzerland will Be Draped in Images

VEVEY.- The visual arts festival IMAGES in Vevey (Switzerland) features monumental photography exhibitions by renowned artists – including a new urban project from French artist JR, realised in coproduction with the Musée de l’Elysée, Lausanne. From September 4th to 26th, the city situated at Lake Geneva will be entirely dedicated to the Image. It will also present the winners of the two competitions it organises – the European First Film Awards and the Vevey International Photo Awards. Entirely free, the [...]

Forty-Three Drawings by Swiss Architect Jean Tschumi Donated to MoMA

NEW YORK, NY.- Architect Bernard Tschumi has donated forty-three drawings by his father, the Swiss architect Jean Tschumi (1904-1962), to the Architecture and Design Department of The Museum of Modern Art, New York (MoMA). Jean Tschumi, a key contributor toward the evolution of modern architecture and design in the mid-20th century, was known as an influential figure in both architectural education and the development of international architectural practice. Jean Tschumi, “Sandoz Headquarters”, Paris, France, Director’s desk perspective (1949‐1950). Pencil and [...]