3 October 2024
Description
Join us together with our partners Skandac, for a private tour of the Bührle Collection at Kunsthaus Zurich; ‘A Future for the Past. Collection Bührle: art, context, war and conflict.’
The Bührle Collection: A Legacy of Controversy
The Bührle Collection boasts an impressive array of Impressionist and Modernist art, but its history is complex. The collection’s founder, Emil Georg Bührle, amassed his fortune through arms manufacturing, profiting from the Nazi regime. This connection raises ethical questions about the acquisition of these masterpieces. Furthermore, the provenance of many works is unclear, casting doubt on their origins. The museum has faced increasing pressure to investigate the collection’s history and address potential cases of Nazi-looted art. Join us as we delve into the collection’s context, exploring questions of war, ethics, and the challenges of provenance research in museums worldwide.
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