Baur

GENEVA ART WEEK - 12 September - A talk with Pauline d'Abrigeon, China curator

Dans le cadre de la première édition de Geneva Art Week, la Fondation Baur propose une rencontre informelle avec la conservatrice des collections chinoises, Pauline d'Abrigeon, autour de l'histoire du musée et de sa collection de céramiques impériales chinoises, ainsi que des diverses tâches qui lui incombent en tant que conservatrice et commissaire d'exposition.

Exposition de montres "Dans l'écrin du musée Baur"

La filière bijouterie-joaillerie du CFPArts de Genève, mandatée depuis de nombreuses années par la Fondation Hans Wilsdorf pour organiser un concours d’habillage horloger, a choisi pour cette année le thème « Dans l’écrin du musée Baur ».

Les montres créées par les étudiantes et étudiants sont exposées dans la salle 7 du premier étage.

Le 30 juin : après-midi "portes ouvertes" et inauguration de la vitrine à 15h30.

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From June 22nd to September 3rd

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865) and Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

Akashi, from the series The Elegant Prince Genji (Fûryû Genji)

Ôban triptych, published by Iseya Kanekichi, 1853

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Temporary closure 1st Floor

The rooms on the first floor of the museum (Qing dynasty porcelain) will be closed to the public due to renovation work from 6th to 9th June (reopening Saturday 10th June).

JOURNEE INTERNATIONALE DES MUSEES

A l'occasion de la Journée internationale des musées, la Fondation Baur est ouverte en visite libre, dimanche 21 mai tout l'après-midi. Profitez-en pour venir découvrir nos vitrines Pop up ou visiter le jardin japonais!

De 14h à 18h, tout public

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From May 9th to June 21st

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳 (1797-1861)

The Hagi Crystal River in Ômi Province

Ôban triptych, published by Sanoya Kihei, c. 1847

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Saturday 13 May : Nuit des Musées

Pour cette nouvelle édition de la Nuit de musées, venez explorer les "5 sens" à la Fondation Baur : visites et ateliers sensoriels, jeu de piste et concert (en partenariat avec la Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève).

Pour plus de détails, consultez notre agenda http://www.fondation-baur.ch/fr/agenda-culturel

et pour connaître le programme complet de l'événement https://nuitdesmusees-geneve.ch/ 

Comptoir de thé Aux Mille Pins et food truck Debi's Kitchen, tout au long de la soirée

De 18h à 23h

 

Café philo au musée

Café-philo

Réflexions sur le rapport entre l’Homme et le monde vivant

Samedi 29 avril 2023

15h à 16h

Par Laurent Freland, professeur de philosophie à l’Institut International de Lancy (IIL) à Genève et des élèves en dernière année de secondaire

Dans le cadre de l’événement Pop Up ! Variations de printemps autour des collections proposé par la Fondation Baur, musée des arts d’Extrême-Orient, IIL organise un café-philo sur le rapport entre l’Homme et le monde vivant. Installés dans l’une des salles emblématiques du musée, des élèves en dernière année de secondaire coanimeront ce débat avec leur professeur de philosophie Laurent Freland et inviteront les visiteurs présents à partager leur point de vue. La discussion sera ponctuée par des interventions d’élèves qui présenteront leurs œuvres coups de cœur issues des collections Baur et inviteront les participants à aller les découvrir de leurs propres yeux au terme de cette rencontre.

Tout public, sans inscription

CONCOURS DE HAÏKU

Pendant les vacances de Pâques (du vendredi 7 au dimanche 23 avril), venez faire une pause dans notre jardin sec (ouvert au public les mercredis et dimanches) ou découvrir fleurs et insectes dans les vitrines pop up... et proposez-nous un haïku inspiré des scènes et phénomènes de saison observés sur nos objets.

A déposer à l'accueil ou envoyer à mediation@fondationbaur.ch. Petite récompense pour les poèmes les plus originaux.

Activité tout public 

Matériel et informations complémentaires à l'accueil

Condition Report of the Japanese “Tatsuta” screen

Condition Report of the Japanese “Tatsuta” screen

On February 21, we welcomed four experts from the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (TOBUNKEN). The goal of their visit was to assess the condition of the Japanese screen representing the Tatsuta River, exhibited on the 2nd floor of the museum.

Acquired in 1964 by the Baur Foundation at the opening of the museum, this screen, was recently featured in Japan.

Its monumentality, the presence of the signature of the master Kanô Shôsen'in Tadanobu (1823-1880), as well as the quality of its workmanship and its materials are all elements which have made it possible to identify it as the one of the precious paintings described in the Japanese inventories mentioning the objects that accompanied Tokugawa Akitake, younger brother of the shogun Yoshinobu, in Paris on the occasion of the International Exhibition of 1867.

Confirming the unique status of this screen, the condition report carried out by the four experts will allow us to progress in the understanding of materials and techniques and to ensure its proper conservation.

 

From left to right:

Rei MAIZAWA (Researcher, Art historian of Buddhist Art)

Tomoko EMURA (Director of Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems, Researcher)

Laure Schwartz-Arenales (Director of the Baur Foundation)

Masato KATO (Paper Scientist, Head of conservation program)

Namika KATAFUCHI (Conservation Science, Associate fellow)

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From March 7th to April 30th 2023

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Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

Parties of women in a fight

Ôban triptych, published by Maruya Seijirô, 1852

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Podcast “China – France: Ceramists and spies”

« La recherche à l’œuvre » – podcast by l’Institut national de l’histoire de l’art (INHA).

Listen to Pauline d'Abrigeon, curator at the Baur Foundation, museum of Far Eastern Art, and curator of the exhibition The Secret of Colours.

“China – France: Ceramists and spies”:

Listen to the podcast

 

The podcast is produced and directed by the INHA in partnership with Beaux-Arts magazine

Author: Anne-Cécile Genre

Production, sound design, mixing: Théo Boulenger

Jingle: Guillaume Auguet

Executive production: Alessandra Danelli and Jean-Baptiste Costa de Beauregard

© Illustration: Jean-Michel Tixier, Talkie Walkie agency

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From January 10th to March 5th 2023

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳 (1797-1861)

A Snowy Morning

Ôban triptych, published by Ibaya Senzaburô, c. 1847

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

DEMONSTRATION – PEINTURE SUR ÉMAIL

Pendant une semaine, le workshop de peinture sur émail de la filière bijouterie du CFP Arts s’installe à la Fondation Baur.

A l’occasion de votre visite de l’exposition Le secret des couleurs, venez observer les élèves au travail : peinture et cuisson des émaux sur métaux.

Présence alternée, tous les après-midis du mardi 24 janvier au samedi 28 janvier, à la bibliothèque au sous-sol du musée.

Tout public, sans inscription

Lecture : Januray 17th | 6.30 pm

Imperial porcelain with painted enamels during Qing Kangxi (1662-1722) era and Yongzheng (1723-35) era

By Meg Chu-ping Wang, former researcher in the Department of Restoration at the National Palace Museum, Taipei .

The lecture will be broadcast in English from the United States and can be viewed in the museum's lecture hall or online. Linkhttps://youtu.be/T_l4RC8qgBg

Duration 1 hour, adults

Free, no registration required

END OF YEAR HOLIDAYS

The museum will be closed to the public from December 24th 2022 until January 2nd 2023 (reopening on Tuesday January 3rd at 2pm).

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From November 16th 2022 to Januray 8th 2023

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi歌川国芳 (1797-1861)

The monk Nichiren at Tsukahara, Sado island

Oban , published by Iseya Rihei, c. 1835

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

 

TEMPORARY SHOWCASE: CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMELS

For the duration of the exhibition The Secret of Colours, several examples of cloisonné and champlevé enamelware from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, belonging to the Alfred Baur collection, will be on display in a showcase in room 8 on the first floor of the museum.

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From September 22nd to November 16th 2022

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865)

The Pleasures of Gathering Mushrooms in Mid-Autumn

Oban triptych, published by Kawachiya Chôzô, c. 1844

 

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Automne de la Culture Japonaise 2022

For the Automne de la Culture Japonaise, the museum is organising three events:

 

Saturday 8 October at 3 pm: lecture by Claude Estèbe, historian of Japanese photography, on the theme of "Prints and photography".

Reservation required: reservations@fondationbaur.ch

 

Sunday 9 October from 2 pm: origami afternoon in collaboration with Emiko Okamoto (Aux Mille Pins)

 

Sunday 27 November at 4 pm: discovery of the legends of Japanese folk culture with the storyteller Isabelle Genlis (all ages)

Reservation required: reservations@fondationbaur.ch

 

Prices and further information: here

3rd biennial of the heART@geneva art trail

On the occasion of the 3rd biennial of the heART@geneva art trail, from 30th August to 31st October 2022, the Baur Foundation is pleased to exhibit three works by photographer Anoush Abrar, from the White Mask series created during his trip to Japan in 2019.

More information on www.heartgeneva.ch

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From June 7th to September 21th 2022

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865)

Flowers, from the series Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon

Oban triptych, published by Aritaya Seiemon, c. 1848

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Until July 7, the Baur Foundation celebrates Tanabata

Start the summer holidays on a happy note and come celebrate Tanabata 七夕 – the Japanese festival of stars (and lovers). Search for symbols of love in the exhibition halls; write your wishes on coloured tanzaku papers before hanging them on bamboo; or learn to write your name in katakana.

Feel free to participate in yukata.

Entrance ticket price

Estampes Japonaises : conférences

Dans le cadre de l'exposition Estampes japonaises 1860-1890, deux conférences sont organisées :

Jeudi 9 juin 18h30 : « De Kuniyoshi à Yoshitoshi : tradition et innovation ».

Par Helen Loveday, conservatrice à la Fondation Baur et commissaire de l’exposition

 

CHF 10.- par personne ; gratuit pour les Amis du musée

Sur inscription : reservations@fondationbaur.ch

 

Dimanche 19 juin 16h30

« Les origines du manga »

A quoi ressemblaient les premiers mangas ? Une conférence axée jeune public (et amateurs de tous âges !) retrace les origines du manga, des rouleaux illustrés du XIIIe siècle jusqu’ à « Astro Boy » !

 

Par Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger, guide conférencière

Prix du billet d’entrée

Sur inscription : reservations@fondationbaur.ch

samedi 21 mai : Nuit des musées

Pour cette nouvelle édition de la Nuit de musées, nous vous réservons un programme riche en découvertes artistiques, créatives et gustatives autour du thème de la transformation : atelier pour enfants, jeu de piste et visites à la carte.

Comptoir de thé Aux Mille Pins et food truck Debi's Kitchen.

De 18h à 23h.

Pour plus de détails et le programme complet, consultez : https://nuitdesmusees-geneve.ch

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From April 7th to May 29th 2022

Below:

Utagawa Yoshikazu 歌川芳員 (active 1850-1860)

The Full Moon over a Mansion

Oban triptych, published by Maruya Seijirô, 1854

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Easter Holidays at the Museum: drawing competition for children, Japanese delicacies for adults!

During the Easter holidays, visit the museum and draw your favourite work in kawaii ("cute") style. There is a small reward for the five most ... kawaii drawings!

Free activity for 6 to 10 year olds (drawing materials and kawaii face models are available at the reception desk). Free entry for the accompanying adult, from 15th to 24th April 2022.

 

To enter the competition: drop off your drawing at the reception desk or send us a photo to mediation@fondationbaur.ch. Add your full name, age, and e-mail address (optional: mention the work you used as a model).

If you live too far away, you can refer to our online collection (“Collection overview") and choose from the hundred or so published objects.

 

From 22nd to 24th April, complete your visit to the Aux Mille Pins tea shop: small kawaii objects and tea pastries. Emiko Okamoto is waiting for you on the first floor of the museum.

GUIDED TOUR - Artistic techniques : 3 April 2022

In parallel with the European Artistic Craft Days (EACD), (re)discover our museum through its techniques: ceramics, jade, lacquer, woodblock printing, etc.

Sunday April 3rd, 2.30 pm

Duration : 1 hour, adults 

Price of admission ticket (free for Friends of Museum)

Upon reservation : reservations@fondationbaur.ch

SHAKUHACHI CONCERT : 25 March 2022

Daniel Lifermann, master of shakuhachi, proposes a musical conclusion to the exhibition In Praise of Light with a concert-conference about the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, illustrating his talk with various pieces from the repertoire.

http://www.shakuhachi.fr/daniel-lifermann.html

Friday March 25th, 6.30 pm

CHF 20 normal price ; CHF 15 Friends of the Museum and reduce fee ; free of charge for children under 16

Upon reservation : reservations@fondationbaur.ch

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From February 8th to March 27th 2022

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865)

Women dancing

Ôban triptych, published by Sanoya Kihei, 1844

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

February 2 to 8: Tanabe Chikuunsai IV in Geneva

As part of the temporary exhibition In Praise of Light, Pierre Soulages Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, we are pleased to announce that Tanabe Chikuunsai IV and his disciples will create a monumental sculpture of woven black bamboo in the museum's hall from 2 February to 8 February 2022. This sculpture will be visible for a few weeks after its completion.

Photo: © Tadayuki Minamoto, courtesy Galerie Mingei, Paris

30 January 2022: Welcome in the Year of the Tiger!

Spend an afternoon celebrating the lunar New Year: hear about the stories of the animals of the Zodiac, learn to calligraphy good-luck sentences or make your own tiger mask!

All afternoon, from 2.30 pm (no inscription needed)

End of year holidays

The museum will be closed to the public from December 24th 2021 until January 2nd 2022 (reopening on Tuesday January 4th at 2pm).

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From November 30th 2021 to January 30th 2022

Chûshingura or “The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers”

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Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

Chûshingura or “The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers”

Ôban, published by Izumiya Ichibei, c. 1840

1. The night attack: the 47 rônin cross the Sumida to avenge their master’s death.

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From October 5th to November 28th 2021

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Totoya Hokkei 魚屋 北渓 (active 1780-1850)

 

Making tea at sunrise

Surimono, privately published, early 1830s

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE

 

Please note that the museum will be closed on the following dates:

 

  • Every Friday from the 1st of October to the 12th of November 2021
  • Sunday 17th and Sunday 31st of October 2021

The opening hours of other days will remain the same (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm).

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming you in the museum.

 

Automne de la Culture Japonaise

Mardi 5 octobre 2021, à 18h30

Conférence de Philippe Neeser

Le parcours d’un collectionneur, d’une rencontre à l’autre

Durée : 1h

Gratuit

Sur inscription : reservations@fondationbaur.ch

 

Dimanche 10 octobre 2021, de 14h00 à 17h30

Savourez l’heure du thé au musée

Dégustation de matcha/hojicha latte préparé par Dany Affolter https://www.jusqa.ch/

Dégustation de sencha/genmaicha préparé par Emiko Okamoto http://www.millepins.ch/

Gratuit pour tous les visiteurs du musée (entrée de 0.- à 10.-)

 

Dimanche 28 novembre, à 14h30

Visite de l’exposition Eloge de la lumière – Pierre Soulages, Tanabe Chikuunsai IV par la commissaire Laure Schwartz-Arenales

Durée : 1h

Tarif : 10.-

Sur inscription : complet

 

Dégustation de thé de 14h15 à 17h15 par Emiko Okamoto http://www.millepins.ch/

Gratuit pour tous les visiteurs du musée (entrée de 0.- à 10.-)

AVV : nocturne 29 septembre et portes ouvertes 2 octobre

Mercredi 29 septembre 2021 de 18h à 20h

Samedi 2 octobre 2021 de 14h à 18h

Entrée libre dans les collections permanentes Chine, Japon et salle des Donations.

Treize galeries et trois musées de la Vieille Ville participent à l’événement : http://www.avv.ch/

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From August 8th to October 3rd 2021

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864) and Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

From the series “The Elegant Prince Genji”: The Garden in the Evening and Tsukuda

Ôban triptychs, published by Iseya Kanekichi, 1853

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

TEMPORARY PUBLIC CLOSURE

Due to renovation work and to ensure the safety of our visitors, the museum will exceptionally be closed to the public from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 26th of September.

It will reopen from Tuesday, September 28th at 2 pm.

Partner of Geneva Resort Pass

The Baur Foundation is partner with the Geneva Resort Pass.

Special summer offer: between 1 July and 31 August, receive your Geneva Resort Pass for free upon arriving at your hotel and enjoy more than 100 activities which are free or at a reduced price.

JAPANESE GALLERY: NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From June 15th to August 8th 2021

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)

Sudden evening rain

Oban triptych, published by Hamadaya Tokubei, c.1848-1850

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

JAPANESE GALLERY : NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From April 27th  to June 13th 2021

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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡芳年 (1839-1892)

Chronicle of Yoshitsune, View from Gojô Bridge (Benkei 弁慶 and Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経)

Ôban triptych, published by Moritomo Junzaburô, 1881

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

AVV : Late-Night Opening  May 20th

AVV : Art en Vieille-Ville - Nocturne 

Thursday, May 20, 2021 (6pm-8pm)

http://avv.ch/eng

 

May 16th : Journée Internationale des Musées

Fête des enfants "Kodomo no hi" 子供の日

Samedi 1er, dimanche 2 et mercredi 5 mai 2021 de 14h à 18h

Le 5 mai, au Japon, c'est la journée des enfants.

A cette occasion, nous proposons aux enfants dès 6 ans un « concours de coloriage » le samedi 1er, le dimanche 2 et le mercredi 5 mai 2021, de 14h à 18h dans le hall d’entrée du musée.

Le(s) gagnant(s) seront sélectionnés par un jury et informés dans le courant du mois de mai.

May 4th : conference "Chine, le Ciel l'autre moitié de la terre"

Chine, le Ciel l'autre moitié de la terre

Rejoignez-nous pour une exceptionnelle conférence en ligne autour de la cosmologie et des jades archaïque chinois. 

En marge cadre de l’exposition Genèse de l’Empire céleste. Dragons, phénix et autres chimères, Jean-Paul Desroches, Conservateur général honoraire du patrimoine, et Filippo Salviati, Professeur d’Art et d’Archéologie de la Chine et de la Corée à l’Université Sapienza de Rome nous guident entre le Ciel et la Terre, à voyager au cœur des jades archaïques de la collection Sam et Myrna Myers. 

Programme :

  • Introduction : Laure Schwartz-Arenales, directrice de la Fondation Baur, Musée des Arts d'Extrême-Orient
  • Chine, le Ciel l'autre moitié de la terre : Jean-Paul Desroches, conservateur général honoraire du Patrimoine
  • Le Jade dans la Chine ancienne : beauté, ritualité et mystère : Filippo Salviati, professeur d’Art et d’Archéologie de la Chine et de la Corée à l’université Sapienza de Rome
  • Conclusion : Sam Myers, collectionneur
  • Questions et réponses

Veuillez cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous afin de rejoindre le webinaire : 

https://zoom.us/j/94050135919?pwd=SnMzd2t0QzZlbEYyaXIreVBEL1pQZz09 

Code secret : 475326 

JAPANESE GALLERY : NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From March 2nd  to April 25th 2021

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Utagawa Kunisada II 歌川国貞 (1823-1880)

Workshop making battledores

Ôban triptych, published by Sumiyoshiya Masagorô, 1849-1852

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

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Reopening March 2nd

In accordance with the latest measures taken by the authorities on February 24th, the museum will once again be open to the public on March 2nd.

Temporary Public Closure

In accordance with the latest measures taken by the authorities, the Baur Foundation is closed to the public  until February 28th 2021.

You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or phone us on 022.704.32.82.

JAPANESE GALLERY : NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From December 15th 2020 to February 7th 2021

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)

Snow View of the Sumida River

Ôban triptych, published by Sanoya Kihei, 1853

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Reopening December 1st

From Tuesday 1st of December at 2 pm, the museum will once again be open to the public.

Temporary Public Closure

In accordance with the latest measures taken by the Cantonal authorities, the Baur Foundation is closed to the public until November 30th.

The opening of the temporary exhibition The Beginning of the World. Dragons, Phoenix and other Chimera, planned for November 11th has been postponed.

Visitors will be able to view the exhibition as soon as the museum reopens to the public on December 1st 2020.

Yôkai at the Baur Foundation

From Tuesday 6th of October to Sunday 1st of November 2020

Presentation in the Japanese gallery of a print triptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Apparition of a ghost) and of a few pages of Hokusai’s Manga.

 

Museum closed from Sunday 20th to Wednesday 30th of September

Due to renovation work and to ensure the safety of our visitors, the museum will be closed to the public from Sunday 20th to Wednesday 30th of September. It will reopen from Thursday, October 1st at 2 pm.

JAPANESE GALLERY : NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From September 1st to October 25th

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)

The Pine Tree, from the series Famous Places in Edo with Poems

Oban triptych, published by Jôshûya Kinzô, c. 1844

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

JAPANESE GALLERY : NEW SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS

From July 7th to September 1st

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Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)

Ladies surprised by a sudden rainstorm

Ôban triptych, published by Ezakiya Kichibei, mid 1820s

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Reopening June 9th

From Tuesday 9th of June at 2 pm, the museum will once again be open to the public.

A one-way flow has been laid out to enable visitors to appreciate safely the displays in the permanent exhibition rooms (China, Japan and the donations gallery).

360° Virtual Tour

While awaiting the museum's reopening on June 9th, enjoy from the comfort of your home our last temporary exhibition, Of Clay and Silk

© Marian Gérard

 

PUBLIC CLOSURE

In accordance with the latest measures taken by the Federal authorities aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Baur Foundation is closed to the public until further notice.

We thank you for your understanding.

Museum closed from Monday 10th to Friday 14th of February

Due to renovation work and to ensure the safety of our visitors, the museum will exceptionally be closed to the public from Monday 10th to Friday 14th of February. It will reopen from Saturday, February 15th at 2 pm.

Japanese gallery : new selection of woodblock prints

Until March 22

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Katsukawa Shun’ei 勝川春英 (1762 -1819)

Portrait of the actor Bandô Hikosaburô III in the role of Sugawara no Michizane

Ôban, published by Uemura Yohei, 1796

and

Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国 (1769 -1825)

The actor Nakamura Noshio II by the Dôjôji Temple bell

Ôban, published by Izumiya Ichibei, 1796

photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

Japanese gallery : new selection of woodblock prints

Until January 26th 2020

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Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

Gion Shrine in the Snow, from the series Famous Places in Kyôto

Ôban, published by Kawaguchiya Shôzô, c. 1834

photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and ten prints are on show at any given time.

 

Until mid November: waterfalls and rivers on woodblock prints

Katsushika Hokusai葛飾北斎 (1760-1849)

Kirifuri Waterfall at Mount Kuromaki (Shimotsuke)

Ôban, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, c. 1832

photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

prolongation : heart@geneva, parcours artistique

Exposition prolongée jusqu'au 29 septembre !

Du 19 juin au 31 août 2019, à l'occasion de la deuxième édition du parcours heart@geneva, la fondation a l'honneur d'accueillir deux œuvres de Denis Savary, Furnace I & II (2018)

New selection of woodblock prints to be seen

Utagawa Hiroshige II 歌川広重 (1826-1869)

 

Gathering shell-fish

Ôban triptych, published by Nôshûya Yasubei, 1861

photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

New textiles to be seen in the donations gallery

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Theatrical robe with dragons flying among clouds

Woven silk satin embroidered with coloured and gold thread

China, Shanghai, 20th century, Natural donation. Photo Marian Gérard

Until July 3rd, Japanese Woodblock prints by Kunisada

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865)

The Sixth Month: Summer Airing, from the series The Twelve Months

Ôban triptych, published by Tsutaya Kichizô, 1854

photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

Until May 14 : Japanese Woodblock prints by Utagawa School

Utagawa Sadahide 歌川貞秀 (1807-1878)

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Ôban triptych, published by Fujiokaya Keijirô, c. 1848-1850

 

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

Until March 17 : Japanese Woodblock prints by Kunisada and Kuniyoshi

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864) and Utagawa Kuniyoshi  歌川国芳 (1797-1861)

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Kunisada, Making rice cakes for the New Year

Ôban, published by Tsutaya Kichizö, 1854

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

AREthé exhibition

The Baur Foundation is pleased to take part in the AREthé festival, held simultaneously in Paris, Oxford, Milan and Geneva.

At this occasion, a selection of contemporary ceramic creations made for the Japanese tea ceremony is presented on the second floor, opposite the tea room. 

Until January 13 : snow woodblock prints by Hiroshige and Kunisada

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864) and Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)

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The Garden in the Snow, from the series Prince Genji in the Eastern Capital

Ôban, published by Moriya Jihei, 1854

Photo Marian Gérard

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

Christmas Sale

During the month of December, special reduction of 50% to 70% on a selection of books

Until mid November: Kunisada woodblock prints

Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)

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 Evening Glow over Ryôgoku Bridge, from the series Eight Views of Edo restaurant

Oban triptych, published by Shimizu, 1844

For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.

New presentation of the donations gallery

Restauration of the Chinese wall hanging

For a bit of freshness, discover iced matcha tea

Workshops with Emiko Okamoto (Japanese Tea Advisor) on  July 4, 11, 22  and August 5 (limited seats, bookings on  http://www.millepins.ch/ )