AcquestArte is the latest international contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Ascona. The official opening to the public took place on 9th October 2010 and attracted art lovers and collectors from all over Switzerland, but also from other parts of Europe.
Collection : The extensive collection is exhibited in an old house on several floors in the historic part of Ascona. It includes paintings, photographs and sculptures from more than forty international artists, both recognized and new talents. Just to mention a few: Theo Koster (NL), Casper Faassen (NL), Guillaume Corneille (NL), Mark Verdoes (NL), Alex & Felix (CH), Fabio Calvetti (IT), Paolo da San Lorenzo (IT), Femke Teussink NL),Lena Kramarić (HR), Zak Shiff (IL), Sylvie Van-Haeken (FR), Angèle Etoundi Essamba (NL/Camerun), Magnolia (S).
Buy or lease? : AcquestArte is an innovative art gallery. It brings to Switzerland a concept, which is already known and established abroad: the lease of artworks. Our philosophy is based on the belief that art is a right that everyone should be able to enjoy. Thanks to our lease offers and the competitive purchase prices, art becomes accessible to everyone.
Our activities : AcquestArte is a dynamic gallery: group and personal exhibitions, international fairs; creative workshops… there is always something going on !
Artists : Angèle Etoundi Essamba and Femke Teussink
AcquestArte
Via Collegio 7 | CH-6612 Ascona
Tel +41 (0)91 791 51 48
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