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Affichage des articles du octobre 7, 2012

TWO DAYS OF WEALTH AND COLOUR

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Switzerland may be small but Oh My, how rich in art and collectors. I am beginning to know a little about the country through modern art and collectors. Basel, Bern, Zurich, Geneva, De Gallen and this week, I added Lausanne and Martigny and the Gianadda Foundation.  It’s not easy to get to Martigny but there have been moments when I have seen exhibitions advertised and was about to go....then the wish came true. A wonderful exhibition was advertised at the Hermitage in Lausanne. Asger Jorn. My love of colour, the period in question C.O.B.R.A. and many other points concerning this artist was not going to stop me going. Then a very close friend suggested Aloise at the Art Brut museum - which is supposed to be one of the best in Europe. I would then take the train to Martigny the following day. My 48 hours were going to be very full.  Hermitage - Lausanne Art Brut - Lausanne Giannada Foundation - Martigny I arrived late morning in Lausanne, rushed to the hotel and asked