"GLACIER WORLD"

A selection of the works which were shown in the 17th Annual Exhibition in Dietikon 20 August - 1 October 2011

Under the title "GLACIER WORLD" we focussed on a theme which is not only gaining in public awareness because of global climate change but also presents a signicant challenge to the artist. Even if the glaciers around Dietikon itself have long since disappeared, the rapid melting of the ice in the High Alps is plainly evident and gives us every reason to examine the diverse aspects of the fascinating world of glaciers... while we still can!
 

Vernissage       Theme Lecture       Exhibitors       Location       Catalogue       Sponsors
 

Vernissage
 

The exhibition was officially opened by the Mayor of Dietikon, Mr. Otto Müller, on Saturday afternoon, 20 August at 5 pm. The musical background was provided by Rolf Nyffeler (saxophone) and André Kunz (guitar). After the opening ceremony an apero was served and guests had an opportunity to view the exhibition and meet with the artists.
 

Theme Lecture

A highlight of the exhibition was the illustrated lecture by the glaciologist Dr. Samuel Nussbaumer of the World Glacier Monitoring Service, University of Zürich, which was held on Thursday 1st September. Under the title "Art and Science in the Glacier World" he gave a fascinating insight into the role of old paintings as documentary evidence for the extent of the glaciers in years gone by.

For more about his work, please click here.
 

Exhibitors

To see which members exhibited in 2011, please see the Membership List.
 

Location

The Reppisch Hallen is not far from the motorway on the west side of Zürich, and is less than 10 minutes' walk from the SBB railway station in Dietikon.



For a detailed description of how to get there, please download the Invitation Poster.
 

From the Catalogue:

Title picture: Tierbergli 1 by Heinz Kropf

"Berge bedeuten für uns Schweizer ein Stück Heimat und sind vor allem für die Menschen im städtischen Raum wichtige Orte der Erholung, des Rückzugs, des Sportes oder einfach der Freude. Auch hier üben die Berge eine grosse, wenn nicht gar magische Anziehungskraft aus. Sie rufen, faszinieren und laden ein zu Ferien, Ausflügen oder Bergtouren. Staunen, Freude, Erholung sind gesuchte und geschätzte Folgen. Die ausgestellten Bilder sind Zeugen dieser lebendigen, kraftvollen und kostbaren Alpenwelt: Farbig, echt, vielseitig und erlebbar. Sie erfreuen, lassen staunen und erinnern an bekannte Berggipfel. Ich gratuliere den Kunstschaffenden zur Vielfalt, zum Ideenreichtum, zur perfekten Umsetzung und zur Liebe zu unserer Bergwelt." From the Introductory Greeting by the Mayor of Dietikon Otto Müller

Sponsors

With thanks to all our sponsors for their generous financial support!

Reppisch-Werke AG Stadt Dietikon Migros-Kulturprozent Einwohner Gemeinde Grindelwald Grindelwald Tourismus

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG, Zürich Brennwald & Partner GmbH, Zürich Elektrizitätswerk Grindelwald AG Möckel + Günter Elektro AG, Würenlos Pieper Margret, Risch UBS AG, Wealth Management, Horgen

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