
At MASI Lugano during Art Basel 2025
Contemporary art and Swiss masters, just a step away from Basel
From 19 to 22 June 2025, while the international spotlight is on Art Basel, two must-see exhibitions await you in Lugano — a perfect detour for those who love Swiss art, between contemporary experimentation and historical rediscovery.
Louisa Gagliardi: Many Moons
One of the most compelling Swiss artists of her generation presents her first major solo exhibition in a Swiss museum. Blending painting and digital techniques, Gagliardi explores identity, dreams, and unease through new works created specifically for MASI’s underground space. An immersive and surprising journey through illusion and materiality.
Ferdinand Hodler – Filippo Franzoni
Two essential figures in the emergence of Swiss modern art, brought together for the first time. The exhibition offers a dialogue between iconic and lesser-known works, highlighting the expressive power of landscape, portraiture, and everyday life in Switzerland between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Only 3 hours by train from Basel, MASI Lugano is the perfect cultural stop to enrich your art itinerary.