We are very sorry to announce the cancellation of the visit to the Fondation Hermitage on Thursday 20 May.
This follows a report from a council member who went to the exhibition this week that, ‘ the visit was spoiled because of the serious overcrowding in some of the smaller galleries inside, where it was impossible to keep to the social distancing rules. Once through the main entrance, there was no flow control whatsoever between galleries. And of course no natural ventilation ‘. In addition, he reports long queues to enter the exhibition.
All in all, in view of the current Covid situation, we do not want to put BRA members at any avoidable risk.
We look forward to seeing you for lunch on the terrace of the Chateau de Prangins on June 24th.
Details to follow.
Masterpieces from the Bemberg private collection are on display for a limited time.
This stunning collection includes works by Matisse, Pisarro, Modigliani, Bonnard as well as some older works of art by Veronese, Canaletto, Tournier etc…
The Bemberg family lived in Argentina in the 19th Century, where Georges Bemberg was born.
He became a passionate art collector, and the 132 paintings and drawings on show are amongst the finest in his collection.
For more information:
https://www.fondation-hermitage.ch/
Meet:
We plan to meet at the ticket desk.
If you prefer, you can buy your tickets in advance online to avoid possible queueing.
If the weather is fine, we will meet in the beautiful grounds of the Fondation de l’Hermitage afterwards, so we suggest you bring your own thermos and snacks for an informal picnic tea.
Cost:
CHF: 22.- for adults
CHF: 18.- with AVS
Transport:
Drive to the museum, or take the train and then the No 16 bus, direction “Grand-Vennes”.
Full details can be found on the Hermitage website:
https://www.fondation-hermitage.ch/infos-pratiques/horaires-tarifs-acces/
Reservations to:
Jan Powell on janpowell.info@gmail.com and Pam Walsh on pamela.walsh@bluewin.ch
By 17 May please