Grant in the Spotlight: Fondation Beyeler

The Wyss Foundation is excited to announce a grant of $72,500,000 to the Fondation Beyeler in order to support the expansion of the existing art museum. The Beyeler Museum, founded in 1997 by Swiss collectors and philanthropists Ernst and Hildy Beyeler, is Switzerland’s most visited art museum and regarded as one of the finest internationally. Today, the museum unites architecture, art, and nature in a unique way.

Sam Keller, Director, Fondation Beyeler: “The Wyss Foundation’s support has been instrumental to the continued successful development of the museum. People come from all over the world to enjoy the collection and exhibitions offered by the museum. As a result of this, over 8 million visitors have enjoyed artistic experiences and cultural education. Their support will help the institution to fulfill its mission to bring art to a broad public for generations to come.”

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About the Wyss Foundation – The Wyss Foundation is a private, charitable foundation dedicated to supporting innovative, lasting solutions that improve lives, empower communities, and strengthen connections to the land.

About Fondation Beyeler – The Fondation Beyeler is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Riehen/Basel. The museum building by Renzo Piano is located in an idyllic park and surrounded by historic houses and old trees. It houses an outstanding art collection, compromising over 400 works of classical modern and contemporary art. The Fondation Beyeler is the most visited art museum in Switzerland.