As if the magnificent rolling hills and outstanding views of a bucolic wonderland weren’t enough, now, visitors to the Safien Valley in the Swiss Alps have even more reason to be excited, with the opening of a unique art exhibition that sees installations inspired by nature set in place across the area.
Unveiled as part of the Art Safiental Biennale 2018, the installations will be visible until October 21, 2018, giving locals and tourists alike the chance to explore and interact with a number of unique pieces.
For the second time in its inception since 2016, the project saw international artists creating temporary works in dialogue with the landscape and nature. The exhibition is accompanied by an art hiking map, which provides visitors with the exact location of each of the 14 works, as well as interesting facts about the project.
The exhibition is free to see, and guided tours are also available, as well as talks and performances. Walks can take from 60 to 90 minutes between pieces, with at least two days being recommended to see everything.
The theme for this year’s exhibition was Horizontal – Vertical, and many of the artists participating in the exhibition travelled to the valley last year to choose a location for their installations.
Lita Albuquerque’s “Transparent Earth” installation. Image above by Art Safiental.
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