10 Must-See Off-Site Venice Biennale Exhibitions
Spanning performance, painting and immersive installation, these collateral shows spotlight artists reckoning with history, technology and myth across generations and geographies.
Fondation Beyeler
Fondation Beyeler was opened in 1997 near Basel, Switzerland by art collectors Ernst and Hildy Beyeler. The museum is housed in a building designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano, featuring glass walls that integrate the surrounding park and natural light into the exhibition spaces. The Fondation Beyeler’s collection includes over 200 works of classic modernism, contemporary art, and tribal art, with pieces by artists such as Monet, Cézanne, Picassoand Rothko. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and public events, making it a key cultural institution in the region. The museum is also known for its serene setting, combining art, architecture, and nature in a harmonious experience for visitors. Read more about Museums.
One Fine Show: “Cezanne” at the Fondation Beyeler
In the artist’s world, everything—from apples and oranges to the buttocks of bathers—was worthy of the same obsessive, borderline-theological attention.
Observer’s Must-See Museum Shows of 2026
After a turbulent 12 months for many major arts institutions, the new year brings a global slate of blockbuster exhibitions featuring artists from Frida Kahlo to Marcel Duchamp.
