The Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle in Fribourg presents « Paul Wiedmer – Splendore di fuoco » until Sunday 27 June 2027. The exhibition shows metal sculptures brought to life by flames by the artist Paul Wiedmer.
Who organises it
The exhibition is presented by the Musée d’art et d’histoire de Fribourg (MAHF) and the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, institutions of the State of Fribourg.
What to find
Paul Wiedmer was born in 1947 in Burgdorf (Berthoud), where he first trained as a locksmith. He was an assistant to Luginbühl, Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle.
He lives partly in Civitella d’Agliano, Italy, where he created the sculpture garden La Serpara. His best-known works are iron sculptures brought to life by fire, such as « Lava » (2015). He also has a body of graphic work.
Paid guided tours by Ivan Mariano and Stephan Gasser, with the artist present, on 3 Dec. 2026, 6.30 pm, 4 Mar. 2027, 6.30 pm (in German) and 3 June 2027, 6.30 pm. Mini-tour during the Museum Night on 24 Apr. 2027. Closing event on Sunday 27 June 2027, 4 pm.
Practical information
- Dates, 18 September 2026 to Sunday 27 June 2027
- Opening hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, Thursday until 8 pm; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on 24 and 25 December and 1 January; 31 December, 11 am to 4 pm
- Venue, Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, rue de Morat 2, 1700 Fribourg
- Price, adults CHF 7, seniors (AVS), students and groups CHF 5; combined ticket with the MAHF CHF 17 (reduced CHF 13)
- Age, free up to age 16
- Access, wheelchair accessible
Links
- Official site, MAHF, Paul Wiedmer, Splendore di fuoco
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- State of Fribourg, MAHF, Paul Wiedmer – Splendore di fuoco, accessed 13 November 2026
- Official exhibition flyer, accessed 13 November 2026
- MAHF, Plan your visit to the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, accessed 13 November 2026
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