The touring exhibition, ‘Swiss Design Classics’, which forms a key part of the public diplomacy program marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, is set to open at the Fosun Foundation in Shanghai at the end of May. It is curated by Christian Herren, jointly hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai and the Fosun Foundation.
The Shenzhen stop of the 'Swiss Design Classics' exhibition was grandly unveiled at the Sea World Culture and Art Center on April 11. It will run until May 11, 2025, offering audiences a window into the essence of Swiss design and innovation. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in China and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangzhou, together with the Sea World Culture and Arts Center, jointly organized the “Swiss Design Classics” Exhibition.
Swiss photographer Henry Leutwyler's exhibition PORTRAITS EN SILENCE opened on March 13 at Parts Unknown Gallery in Suzhou. On the opening day, the Deputy Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai Istvan Kocsis gave a warm welcome speech in the presence of the artist. A total of 41 enchanting photographs will be on display from March 14 to April 30.
“Cosmos Archaeology: Exploring the Universe Through Art & Science”, as a pre-Chinese New Year special exhibition, co-presented by EPFL Pavilions and Guangdong Science Center (GDSC), was officially opened in the GDSC on January 10, 2025.
Switzerland is world-renowned for its winter sports culture. The Swiss Chalet is a pop-up bar that brings the essence of Swiss alpine winter to Beijing. Located at the Houhai Lake, one of the most ideal natural ice rinks in Beijing, the pop-up bar will serve as a gateway to Switzerland’s winter culture, tourism, and innovation, kickstarting the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China in 2025.
The ‘Swiss Design Classics’ exhibition is the largest and most complete ever undertaking of original pieces of Swiss design in China. Featuring more than 200 iconic design works, the exhibition includes six major chapters – Original Furniture, Ground-breaking Innovations, Tourism Posters, Swiss Stools, Max Bill’s Legacy, and Most Beautiful Swiss Books.
Showcasing the works of five Swiss artists who have spent the last month in China for research trips and residencies in the Embassy garden, pool house and pool!
The Consulate General of Switzerland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Swiss Month. This vibrant festival aims to showcase the rich diversity and excellence of Switzerland featuring an array of events in arts and culture, cuisine, finance, science and innovation, tourism and sports.
In celebration of this year's World Italian Language Week and as a prelude to the 2024 Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Week, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangzhou organizes a photo exhibition entitled “Containers, Modules, Perceptual Landscapes” by renowned Swiss photographer Marco D'Anna at the Five Immortals Temple in Yuexiu District.
Thursday, 10.10.2024
– Thursday, 10.10.2024
Swiss community event
The Ambassador of Switzerland to China, H.E. Jürg Burri, and the Science, Technology and Education Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing invite you to the All Swiss Public University Alumni Gathering 2024. Stay up to date with the latest news and enjoy a pleasant evening with old friends and classmates!
Under the Pretty Good Film Festival campaign, the Embassy plans to organize a series of screenings of Swiss films (fiction, documentary, animation, short film), putting ECONOMY under spotlight. This year's lineup includes eight films: four documentaries, two narrative features and two animations.
On August 6th 2024, the Embassy of Switzerland celebrates the 50th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the Embassy complex on this site, which was completed in 1976. Prior to the move, the Embassy was located in a traditional courtyard in Nanheyan. This exhibition shows historical photographs of the Nanheyan period, the construction and opening of the current building, as well as some pictures of the Embassy today.
