Zurbarán at the Louvre
The Zurbarán exhibition at the Louvre is a revelation, at least to me, because it is the first time that I’ve seen such a large selection of his paintings in one show.
Kurt Schwitters at the Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso in Paris has organized a sweeping exhibition dedicated to the German artist Kurt Schwitters.
Tintoretto at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris has organized a small, but fascinating exhibition bringing together some 30 works by Tintoretto.
Further Reading
How to stay smart in the age of AI. Navier-Stokes. Complex brain waves. Europe's summer of wildfires. Weeping willows. Rem Koolhaas. Jürgen Habermas. Ali Smith. Philip Glass. John Maynard Keynes. And more.
Emil Ferris. Between Selves at the Cartoonmuseum Basel
"Between Selves," the Emil Ferris exhibition at the Cartoonmuseum Basel, is an absolute pleasure: it assembles a wealth of original drawings, several never before published, alongside preparatory sketches and objects drawn from the artist's personal archive.
Cao Fei at the Kunstmuseum Basel
For "Testimonies to the Near Future" Cao Fei has transformed the Kunstmuseum Basel Gegenwart into an immersive installation in the form of a city. It is definitely one of the must-see shows of the year.
Pierre Huyghe at the Fondation Beyeler
The Fondation Beyeler is presenting a major exhibition of Pierre Huyghe with newly created works alongside key pieces from recent years.
Further Reading
The 2026 Fields and Abacus medals. Europe's record heatwave. Why Europe is burning. Einstein's miracle year. Joyce's politics. The Chauvet cave paintings. The bread in Europe. Ice cream. A new color. Cao Fei. Park Chan-wook. And more.
Mettelhorn
On a glorious day in July 2026 I finally made it to the summit of Mettelhorn. It is one of the best day hikes in Switzerland. The views are among the most spectacular in the Alps.
Helen Frankenthaler at the Kunstmuseum Basel
The Helen Frankenthaler retrospective at the Kunstmuseum Basel is an explosion of colour and a feast for the eyes.
Oberrothorn
On a clear day the 360 views from Oberrothorn are amazing. The hike to the top is relatively easy, especially if you take the cable car up to Rothorn.
Lauteraarhütte
The hike to the Lauteraarhütte is relatively easy but long. At the hut you are rewarded with spectacular views and apricot pie, or soup if you prefer.