Montalba Architects presents a pavilion for Bex & Arts 2017, a collaborative project at the crossroads of art, architecture and new technologies.

The Bex & Arts sculpture triennial was started more than 25 years ago. Original works of art are displayed in a beautiful park that offers views towards the Léman landscape and the Alps.

David Montalba, who has known this event since his childhood initiated a temporary pavilion idea for the 2017 exhibition.

The exhibition pavilion, about 40 square meters in size, integrates the presentation to the public of the models of the works realized by the invited artists as well as a FabLab. There is also a small library section where books from the artists are on display, which will allow the exhibition to further impact each and every visitor.

The theme of the energy that connects the works presented in this triennial guided the design of the building. The wooden structure is lightweight and removable so that it can be reused for future
events. The choice of materials, naturally Swiss, and the local constructive know-how have guided the technical and implementation resolutions.

The pavilion is an important step in the visit to the park. It offers visitors the resources and information necessary for the discovery of artists and the understanding of the works.

The FabLab installed in it, and led by a team of specialists, will be a place of exchange and sharing of technology.

To help us carry out this artistic and cultural project, we are looking for sponsors and patrons. Such support will contribute to the building of the pavilion, to further radiate this special event, which profoundly impacts the landscape of Swiss art and the natural landscape.

For further information or to discuss how you might participate in this project, please contact:

MONTALBA ARCHITECTS, Lausanne

Alix Schir, aschir@montalbaarchitects.com

Tel. +41 (0) 21 311 42 96.

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CHIC SUMMER SALE

Private auction viewing: Friday 16 June 2017 at 11am

Rue Prévost-Martin 51, 1205 Geneva

(Tram 12, stop “Augustins”)

Bookings to be completed by Tuesday 13 June.

 AIC members, partners and friends are invited to an exclusive auction viewing on Friday 16 June 2017 at 11am at Piguet Auction House. Mr Bernard Piguet, General Manager and Auctioneer, will present the highlights of the sale. The tour will be followed by champagne and refreshments.

Chic Summer Sale contains about 600 lots of jewellery, designer handbags, watches and designer accessories. The focus is on colorful, trendy items for the summer season. Estimated prices are in the range of CHF 80.- – 3000.-. Usual buyer’s premiums apply. The catalog is available on-line on https://www.hoteldesventes.ch/en/sales/54.

This Club event is free of charge however there is a limit to the number of participants. Please sign up on the Club website before Tuesday 13 June 2017.

If this is not a good time for you, please note that viewing for the general public will take place on Friday 16 June and Saturday 17 June from 12pm to 7pm at the Piguet offices. There will also be a public viewing at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne on 21 June, from 12pm to 7pm.

The on-line auction will run from Wednesday 14 June at 2pm until Thursday 22 June at 2pm. This on-line auction format is a new initiative by Piguet Auction House, but you can still leave a written bid at their offices. On-line bidders will be notified by email when a higher bid has been made for a lot on which they have placed a bid. Successful bidders will receive the invoice by email once the auction has ended.