For the first time, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein is inviting the public-at-large to enjoy a selection of exemplary works from the Mezzanine Collection.

"Art is the mezzanine to heaven."
Hanny Frick

Domiciled in Liechtenstein, the "Mezzanin Stiftung für Kunst" collection is devoted primarily to international, contemporary art. Bearing the stamp of the extreme care and personal commitment of collector Hanny Frick, it has grown continuously over the past few decades.

Hanny Frick relies on direct contact with artists and their works of art. Her approach has led, over the years, to a collection that places the collector on equal footing with the international art world. The holdings range from paintings, drawings, prints and photography to objects and a remarkable group of sculptures from Europe and Africa. In addition, the collection includes artefacts such as found pieces from nature, tools used by artists and a group of prehistoric rock drawings that have been transferred to paper.

The present selection on view at Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein highlights paintings, specific drawings and a group of sculptures of African origin, clearly testifying to the importance Hanny Frick attaches to emotional values as well as transcendental and existential concerns.

Alongside anonymous sculptures from Africa, the exhibition includes works by the following artists: Erwin Bohatsch, Kwang-Young Chun, Martin Disler, Helmut Federle, Thomas Feuerstein, Angelo Filomeno, Eva Frommelt, Martin Frommelt, Ferdinand Gehr, Per Kirkeby, Evi Kliemand, Eugène Leroy, Joseph Marioni, Ferdinand Nigg, Stefan Sprenger, Rütjer Rühle, Michael Toenges, Peter Tollens, Cécile Wick and Otto Zitko.

The exhibition is produced by the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, curated by Friedemann Malsch.

 

Mezzanin Stiftung für Kunst

More pictures to this exhibition

  • The Mezzanin Collection
    Exhibition view Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Photo: Stefan Altenburger Photography, Zürich © Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
  • The Mezzanin Collection
    Exhibition view Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Photo: Stefan Altenburger Photography, Zürich © Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
  • The Mezzanin Collection
    Exhibition view Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Photo: Stefan Altenburger Photography, Zürich © Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
  • The Mezzanin Collection
    Exhibition view Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Photo: Stefan Altenburger Photography, Zürich © Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
  • Sun, 26.2.2012
    15.00
  • Opening
  • Thu, 27.10.2011
    18.00
  • Guided tours
  • Thu, 3.11.2011
    18.00
  • Thu, 15.12.2011
    18.00
  • Thu, 19.1.2012
    18.00
  • Thu, 23.2.2012
    18.00
  • Thu 27.10.

    Opening

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
  • Thu 3.11.

    Guided tour

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
    with Friedemann Malsch
  • Thu 15.12.

    Guided tour

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
    with Christiane Meyer-Stoll
  • Thu 19.1.

    Guided tour

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
    with Friedemann Malsch
  • Sun 22.1.

    Concert

    Trio with flute, harp & percussion
    with Hieronymus Schädler, flute, Stephanie Beck, harp, and Eddy Hackett, percussion
  • Thu 26.1.

    Take Away

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
    short guided tour during the lunch break
  • Thu 26.1.

    In cooperation with the Art Society

    Art is the mezzanin to heaven
    Discussion with Hanny Frick, collector, and Friedemann Malsch, director Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
  • Thu 16.2.

    "Art 60 plus special"

    "Sammlung Mezzanin"
    with Hanny Frick, collector and Barbara Redmann, museum education officer
  • Thu 23.2.

    Guided tour

    Mezzanin Collection. A Selection
    with Denise Rigaud
  • Sun 26.2.

    Finissage

    Christian Bourdon and Jean Jacques Mengou Tata
    Two percussionists from Cameroon perform on a 360° drumset