Johann Jakob Nüesch (1845-1895): Carefree days
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Edouard Vallet (1876-1929): Christening in canton Valais
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Martin Drolling (1752–1817): Kitchen interior
Kunstmuseum St. GAllen
Karin Bühler (*1974): "I laugh when I'm tickled"
Kunstmuseum St. GAllen
Johann Jakob Nüesch (1845-1895): Good friends
Kunstmuseum Zürich
Cuno Amiet: Mother and child (1889-99)
Kunstmuseum St. GAllen
Beat Streuli (*1957): Allen Street, New York
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Sebastian Oesch (1893-1920): Traditional country music
Kunstmuseum ST. Gallen
Georg Gatsas (*1978): Dancers
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918): Song from afar
Kunstmuseum St. GAllen
Narcisso Virgilio Diaz de la Peña (1808–1876): Outdoor celebration
Kunsthaus St. Gallen
Robert Zünd (1827-1909): The Road to Emmaus
Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
St Gallen Art Museum is hosting an exhibition entitled "Over the Rainbow" that looks at happiness and artistic creation.
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The exhibition explores escapism from daily routine and worries. It features 19th century works alongside contemporary pieces, looking at specific moments or events such as births, family gatherings, dances, or man’s relationship with nature. The show runs until October 28, 2012.
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Artists take a look over the rainbow
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“We all want to be happy and escape our daily routine. This is a common wish,” said Konrad Bitterli, co-curator of the exhibition. “Happiness is a central part of human well-being, similar to the search for peace and serenity. At least this is what we are always being shown on TV and in romantic comedies.…
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