Ottilia, the daughter of Giovanni and Annetta Giacometti and sister of Alberto, Diego and Bruno. is the least-known figure in the family. She died in 1937 at just 33 at the birth of her son Silvio. Some 60 paintings, drawings and sculptures by Giovanni and Alberto Giacometti show Ottilia as a child, adolescent and young woman. The last section of the exhibition looks at the portraits of her son Silvio created by Alberto between 1943 and 1945: for Alberto, Ottilia’s memory lived on in his nephew, of whom he was extremely fond. Wednesday is not only open until 20.00 but is discount day for seniors. Entrance to the general art collection is free and the Kunsthaus restaurant opposite, offers coffee and a cake all day for CHF: 7.50 as well as smaller less expensive menu portions midday at least. BRA members could just meet up at 17h00 and see the exhibition, afterwards as the art gallery only closes at 20h00, or just for a chat for a round table discussion. Something NE would like to start, but a venue needs to be decided. Any ideas? Time: 16h00 to view the exhibition. 17h00 or later meet in the snack bar or […]
Meeting beside the lake at Bürkliplatz for a leisurely walk to the Rote Fabrik. Rösti is their specialty, which is very comforting on a cold day. This will be the fourth time BRA has trod this path and the weather and numbers improve each time. Needless to say we need to know who is coming as it is very popular with its reasonable prices and is child and dog friendly. Time: 12h at Bürkliplatz Boat Station 13h at Restaurant Ziegel oh Lac Transport: Frequent buses 161 and 165 link Burkliplatz and the Rote Fabrik. Parking: Parking is usually not problematic on a Sunday. Cost: Whatever you consume Reservations to: Joanna Koch, Email: joannakoch@bluewin.ch or Diana Divo, Tel: 044 984 23 27