Swiss Sophistication: Zurich & Basel Featuring Art Basel with Christopher Noey, Lecturer

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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Switzerland, with its lovely light and brisk mountain air, has been inspiring artists for 200 years. This tiny country has of late become home to some of the most cutting-edge art and design in the world, even as it retains its Old World charm and natural beauty. Please join me next June for a week in this sophisticated country, where a special highlight will be a visit to Art Basel, the unrivaled showcase for contemporary art.

We begin in Zurich, where collections are a must for anyone who loves modern art. Guided by an art expert, tour the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art as well as private galleries tucked inside the former Löwenbräu Brewery. In Lucerne, admire priceless Picassos, Klees, and other modern works housed in a 17th-century palace. Spend four nights in Basel, nestled on the Rhine where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet, to experience Art Basel—where we plan to join other Met curators attending the show—and view the city’s extensive art collection at the Kunstmuseum, founded in 1661. Cross the French border to Colmar, for a wine-tasting lunch and a special viewing of the Isenheim Altarpiece; and marvel at designs by Frank Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron at a campus dedicated to architecture and design on the German side of the Rhine.

Even if you have been to Switzerland before, this amazing itinerary offers much that is new. Travel with The Met programs are limited to a small number of guests, to maintain the intimacy and like-minded camaraderie that are hallmarks of our trips. I urge you to reserve your space as soon as possible, so that you can be with us next June in Zurich and Basel.

Sincerely, Christopher NoeyLecturerThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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— Get an insider’s view of Zurich’s Kunsthaus, Migros Museum, and other private galleries with an art expert

— Discover Basel’s Tinguely Museum, dedicated to the fascinating work of the machine sculptor Jean Tinguely, and explore the superb collections of the Kunstmuseum

— View Impressionist and modern masterworks at the Fondation Beyeler, in a building designed by Renzo Piano

— Visit Art Basel, featuring hundreds of galleries displaying the finest modern and contemporary works from around the world, and meet with Met curators attending the show

— Admire the iconic Isenheim Altarpiece in the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar, France, on a special tour

— Cross the German border to visit the Vitra Design Museum, designedby Frank Gehry, and the VitraHaus, built by Herzog & de Meuron

Swiss Sophistication: Zurich & Basel Featuring Art Basel

Traveling with YouChristopher Noey

Christopher Noey is an art historian, curator, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, and Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven, and he was series director of the innovative online features, “The Artist Project” and “82nd & Fifth.” A specialist in South Asian art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and at the City College of New York.

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Löwenbräukunst, Zurich

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Photos clockwise from top right: Map of the region; Museum Tinguely, Basel; Isenheim Altarpiece, Unterlinden Museum, Colmar; Colmar canal; Fondation Beyeler, Riehen, photo © Swissimages; and Art Basel, Annely Juda Fine Art © Art Basel . Front cover: Sheila Hicks, The Treaty of Chromatic Zones, 2015, Mixed media installation, Approx. 168 x 540 inches (426.7 x 1,371.6 cm), Installation view, Art Basel Unlimited, Basel, Switzerland, 2015, Artwork © Sheila Hicks. Back Cover: Art Basel © Art Basel (top) and Lake Lucerne (bottom).

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Departure Wednesday, June 12 Depart for Zurich on an overnight flight. Zurich, Switzerland Thursday, June 13Arrive in Zurich this morning and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Fraumünster Church to see its stunning stained-glass windows, designed by Marc Chagall. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Zurich before our welcome dinner, with remarks by Chris Noey. D Zurich Friday, June 14Begin the morning with a lecture before walking to the Kunsthaus, Zurich’s Museum of Modern Art, for a guided tour. Following lunch, visit the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art and private galleries in the exciting Löwenbräukunst (the former home of Löwenbräu Brewery) in the company of an art expert. B, L

Zurich / LucerneSaturday, June 15On a day trip to lovely Lucerne, explore the beautiful Old Town on a guided walking tour that includes the iconic covered wooden bridge. After free time for lunch, discover the outstanding collection of works by Picasso, Klee, and other greats housed within the Museum Sammlung Rosengart, a grand 17th-century palace. Alternatively, anyone who prefers to have additional time at Art Basel can travel to and from Basel by train today. Dine together in Zurich this evening. B, D

Zurich / BaselSunday, June 16Depart for a morning tour of the charming city of Basel, including the market square and a visit to the Museum Tinguely. The remainder of the day is then dedicated to Art Basel, the outstanding international showcase of modern and contemporary art, with an independent lunch. We plan to meet with one or two Met curators who will also be attending the show. Check into our hotel, where we will have dinner together. B, D

BaselMonday, June 17Following a lecture, admire the Kunstmuseum’s extensive collection during a morning visit. This prominent museum dates back to 1661 and has continued to grow steadily; the most recent building addition—the Neubau —was added in 2016. In the afternoon we hope to view a renowned private collection outside the city. B, L

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Kunsthaus, Zurich © Zurich Tourism / Elisabeth Real

Basel / Colmar, France Tuesday, June 18Drive through vineyards and gentle hills to Colmar, where we will enjoy a special visit to the Unterlinden Museum, housing the Isenheim Altarpiece, a masterpiece of early 16th-century German expressionism. After a wine-tasting lunch, explore the sculpture park and impressive collection of the Fondation Beyeler before returning to the hotel for a free evening. B, L

Fraumünster Church, Zurich

Basel, photo © Swissimages

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Hotel Ambassador à l’Opéra, ZurichIn Zurich’s Seefeld district, the Ambassador hotel is part of the former Uto Castle, built in 1898 in neo-Baroque style. It is located directly opposite the opera house and not far from the busy Sächseläutenplatz. The hotel offers a refined, informal ambience. Rooms, fitted with modern bathrooms with a bathtub, have panoramic views of the castle. The hotel’s charming restaurant serves a variety of seafood dishes. Guests can savor tea, cocktails, and coffee in the in-house bar.

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Weil Am Rhein, Germany / Basel Wednesday, June 19Cross the German border to discover the Vitra Campus, as well as the Vitra Design Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, and the Vitra-Haus, designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Lunch is at leisure on the grounds. Return to Basel, where the afternoon is free for additional exploring. Gather this evening for our farewell dinner. B, D

Basel / Return Thursday, June 20Depart the hotel this morning for the Zurich airport and flights home. B

Vitra-Haus, Weil am Rhein, photo © Swissimages

Hotel Ambassador à l’Opéra, Zurich (left) and Les Trois Rois, Basel (right)

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