Solo show
Friedrich Dürrenmatt and the World
17 Jul 2021 — 21 Nov 2021 at Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel
· Neuchâtel
This temporary exhibition at Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel examines Friedrich Dürrenmatt's profound impact on world literature and art. The show traces his career as a playwright, novelist, and visual artist, and explores how his distinctive voice shaped modern drama and thought across continents.
About the artist
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
1921–1990
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire. Dürrenmatt was a member of the…
About the artist →About the venue
Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel
· Neuchâtel
The Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN) exhibits Friedrich Dürrenmatt's paintings and drawings. It is a part of Swiss National Library, just like Swiss Literary Archives, which has a close cooperation with CDN.