Explore the radiance: An informative insider's perspective on summer fun in St. Moritz
In the picturesque town of St Moritz, Switzerland, the sun shines for a minimum of 300 days a year, casting a unique light on the town's Gothic architecture and the surrounding mountains. This year, from July 12 to August 30, the town is hosting an exhibition titled "Light" at Hauser & Wirth, curated by independent art curator and advisor, Angeliki Kim Perfetti.
Born and raised in Swedish Lapland, where the extremeness of light was a significant part of her upbringing, Perfetti has a deep understanding of light's transformative power. This understanding is evident in her inaugural exhibition, which explores how artists engage with the phenomenon of light across different mediums.
The exhibition features works by renowned contemporary artists such as Larry Bell, Frank Bowling, Martin Creed, Jenny Holzer, and Pipilotti Rist. Jenny Holzer's work, loud music, is particularly noteworthy, with a metallic surface that radiates shimmery warmth and has heavily redacted government documents from the George W. Bush era layered underneath.
Perfetti encourages visitors to appreciate St Moritz beyond its winter ski reputation. She recommends experiencing the mesmerizing natural environment, the long summer days, and the changing mountain weather, where light shifts dramatically. The town's unique quality of light and nature during summer is an integral part of the exhibition experience.
In addition to the exhibition, visitors can attend an Exhibition Walkthrough & Summer Drinks with Perfetti, offering a chance to engage directly with her and the artists' works.
For those seeking unique summer spots in St Moritz, Perfetti recommends exploring the mountain passes and natural surroundings that consistently amaze visitors with stunning light effects. She also suggests enjoying the long summer sunsets and changing skies, which are integral to the region’s character and the exhibition's thematic core. Engaging with the landscape as part of the artistic experience is a key aspect of Perfetti’s curatorial vision.
While specific named summer spots are not detailed, the town's charm extends to hotels like the historic Badrutt's Palace, across the street from Hauser & Wirth. The Palace has added a traditional niçoise salad to the light lunch menu at the Grand Hall restaurant. For a different dining experience, visitors can head downstairs to the Grace La Margna, a new hotel in St Moritz, which features a Beefbar outpost.
In conclusion, "Light" is an art exhibition that invites visitors to explore St Moritz's natural, luminous landscapes and engage with the unique quality of light in the region during summer. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply seeking a unique summer experience, St Moritz offers a charming alpine experience, complete with a legendary pudding buffet at Hotel Restaurant Roseg Gletscher, a short horse-and-carriage ride away from Pontrasina.
- The exhibition, "Light", highlights how artists interact with light in various art forms, and it encourages visitors to appreciate St Moritz, not only for its winter sports but also for its unique summer environment, mesmerizing natural landscapes, and the dramatic shifts in light that are integral to the region's character.
- Beyond the exhibition, Perfetti recommends exploring the mountain passes and natural surroundings of St Moritz, where visitors can encounter stunning light effects, enjoy long summer sunsets, and engage with the landscape as part of the artistic experience, following the curatorial vision of Perfetti.
