André Evard (1876 - 1972)
30.11.2025 - 25.01.2026
When color meets silence: André Evard at Galerie Messmer
From Sunday, November 30, 2025, Galerie Messmer will open its doors for a fascinating journey of discovery through the landscapes of André Evard (*1876 – † 1972) – one of the most visionary Swiss artists of the 20th century.
In keeping with the coming contemplative Christmas season, the rooms are transformed into a world full of magic, light and incomparable beauty.
This finely curated exhibition presents works on display for the first time that reveal Evard’s unique ability to transform nature in their sensual effect. Discover the snow-covered winter landscapes, tranquil lakes and delicate floral still lifes that the artist produced over a creative period of more than 80 years. The majority of these works will be exhibited in 2026 on the occasion of André Evard’s 150. Anniversary will also be on display at the renowned Powerlong Museum in Shanghai, China, marking another milestone that will make Evard’s work even more international in art history. This is therefore the only opportunity to see many of these unique works before they go on a world tour.
The works captivate through their color complexity and the design of the oil paints on the picture carrier. The eye wanders not only over the motifs of mountainous Jura landscapes or finely arranged still lifes, but also over an artistically modeled color relief. The exhibition brings together major works from the years around 1917 to 1971 and thus shows a wide range of André Evard’s diverse creative periods.
Evard was influenced by the surroundings of La Chaux-de-Fonds, which is around 1000 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest towns in Switzerland. It was here that he experienced the glowing, dramatically painted sunrises and sunsets that appear again and again in his paintings.
Visitors can look forward to an exhibition that appeals to both the heart and the mind – a journey through space, color and emotion that will linger for a long time.