This exhibition highlights the decades-long collaboration between artist Jean Tinguely and his assistant Josef Imhof. Visitors can explore a collection of over 400 works on paper, including letters, watercolours, and project sketches. Learn about their creative journey and landmark projects through these rare archival documents at Museum Tinguely.
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This exhibition presents an extensive collection of over 400 works on paper by Jean Tinguely, generously donated to the museum by his longtime assistant Josef 'Seppi' Imhof. The collection includes drawings, prints, collages, and sketches that document the close professional and personal relationship between the artist and his assistant.
Merci Seppi highlights the intense and symbiotic relationship between Jean Tinguely and his assistant Josef 'Seppi' Imhof, who worked closely together for twenty years. The exhibition showcases a significant collection of over 400 works on paper that Imhof donated to Museum Tinguely, offering a rare glimpse into the collaborative projects and daily life of the artist. The featured works range from letters and instructions to watercolours and project sketches, documenting milestones such as 'Le Cyclop' and 'Il Giardino dei Tarocchi'. By organizing these items according to theme, place, and project, the exhibition serves as both a homage to the generous donor and a visual record of a profound friendship that spanned decades of artistic innovation.
Visitors can find information regarding museum admission and plan their visit on the official Museum Tinguely website.
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