Fascinating photographic art

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Intro

Photographic art is highly valued in Switzerland. Indeed, the country has several museums that are dedicated entirely to photographic art.

Fotostiftung Schweiz

For 30 years, the Fotomuseum Winterthur has been inspiring photography enthusiasts worldwide. However, the requirements of a contemporary museum and the needs of visitors have changed in recent years: With a new building and renovation project, the Fotomuseum therefore wants to realise its vision of a museum of the present. During the renovation phase from June 2023 to spring 2025, the exhibition rooms at Grüzenstrasse 44 will remain closed, but the museum will continue to offer events and digital services for visitors interested in photography.

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Photography in Switzerland

When it comes to photography, Switzerland is somewhat of a late bloomer compared to other countries. In the absence of photographic institutions of its own, Switzerland turned to neighbouring countries in the first instance. Tourism was one of the factors that initially triggered the emergence of a photography scene, together with the rise of illustrated magazines and the growth of the advertising industry – developments that were repeated almost everywhere in the world.

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