Events

Location: Hotel Palazzo Salis, Soglio

The dialogue explores the question: Can everyone engage in artistic activity? This topic is examined through the lens of the structuralist theory of art, first developed by communication analyst and art philosopher Felix Stoffel in the early 1980s.

The social impact of art is analysed in collaboration with experts and the public. Central to the discussion is Stoffel's structuristic theory of art, established in 1982, which is grounded in philosophical, pedagogical, and psychological principles. Stylistically, Structurism represents a synthesis of Impressionism and Expressionism. Guests interested in delving deeper into the subject can request a detailed text in advance by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additionally, the seasonal retrospective exhibition (running from April to October 2025) will showcase several of Felix Stoffel's early works. The opening evening will feature a musical performance and a served aperitif, providing a memorable backdrop to the vernissage.

Location Hotel Palazzo Salis, Soglio
From 19.00 Aperitif and music with Marco Giovanoli, farmer and pianist, Soglio
At 20.00 Discussion with experts and the audience
End of the event approximately 22.00 pm
Language German, Italian and English
Registration Register immediately, Registration 9° ARTipasto. If you are interested, you are welcome to read the basis for discussion in advance.
Participants Max. 70 people
Offer from quadronero.art
Nebelspalter from 02.01.2024 Special with Felix Stoffel, artist and communicator

In 1997, the first structuristic art school was established in Chur, with the mission of making art accessible to a broad cross-section of society. This goal was achieved through a sophisticated yet easy-to-learn technique. Over two decades, the school has grown significantly, with 600 students across more than 20 countries and 2,600 registered works of art. The structuristic theory of art was initially contextualised within the framework of "social sculpture," a concept introduced by socially and politically active artist Joseph Beuys (1921–1986). This term embodies the idea that everyone has the potential to engage creatively for the betterment of society. Practical and sustainable field research has validated the transformative impact of this approach.

The Colloquium will be attended by:
Laila Capadrutt communication designer in St. Moritz and artist from Graubünden (has run several structural art teaching centres)
Sandra Zellweger information analyst and media creator in St. Moritz (she has run an affiliated art supply shop since 1998 and will open a structuralist art school in Andeer in May 2025)
Onna Rageth scientific project manager FH Graubünden (as an event planner, she is organising the colloquium. She has lectured on structuralism in various places abroad, also online)
Lisa Maria Kocher Student ‘Curatorial Studies’ at the Zurich University of the Arts (professionally active as a mediator) / Focus: Interface between socio-political topics, dialogue-based exchange and questions of accessibility and social justice
Ursin Widmer Music educator and head of the Graubünden Culture Office
Barbara Hintermann Director General of Terre des hommes (she will talk about the importance of painting in humanitarian development aid)
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Zika Head of the Department for the Development of the Alpine Region at the UAS in Graubünden
Romano Giovanoli artist from Bregaglia (since October 2023 he has successfully run a school of structuralist painting in Vicosoprano)
Dr. Diana Segantini cultural entrepreneur (moderation and simultaneous translation if necessary

Image: Peace of Square, by Felix Stoffel