Painting exhibition in the village of Soglio

The self-taught artist from Soglio is exhibiting a selection of his works – acrylic drawings mainly depicting flowers, animals or views of the village – in the barn of a stable in Gassa d'la Streccia. The design of the room is full of details that evoke the atmosphere of everyday life in the farming village.

Opening hours
Gian Pietro Gini's works will be on display until 20 October 2025. The space is open during the day and admission is free.
Exhibition poster

Information
Gian Pietro Gini
7610 Soglio
+41 79 483 09 76
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 Barn in Gassa d'la Streccia, 7610 Soglio

On the main street of Castasegna stands the enchanting Villa Garbald built between 1863 and 1864 based on the project of the famous architect Gottfried Semper (1803-1879) and completed in 2004 with the addition of the «Roccolo» tower by Miller&Maranta.

Art in Villa Garbald

The establishment of the Villa Garbald seminar centre in 2004 also marked the beginning of a partnership with the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur. Since 2005, "art facilities" have contributed to the charisma of Villa Garbald as an art venue. The current concept is to attract contemporary artists for specific projects and to strengthen Villa Garbald as a place for the exploration of photography. Each year, an artist is commissioned to develop their own photographic project for Gottfried Semper's Villa Garbald and Miller&Maranta's Roccolo, integrating their own work into the overall context in a specific way. The art facility can be visited by appointment or as part of a public guided tour. Small accompanying publications explain the concept and introduce the work of the respective artist. They are handed out to visitors free of charge at Villa Garbald.

Exhibition 2025/2026 
July 7, 2025 to June 27, 2026 exibition IKONEN

Guided tours

Location
Villa Garbald
Via Principale 9
CH-7608 Castasegna

Information
Tel.: +41 81 838 15 15
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Web: www.garbald.ch

Galleria Il Salice has been open since 2012. It is located in the historic part of the village of Castasegna. A village on the border with Italy.

Exhibitions
Ailuperforra ossia La Stria in Galleria with sculptures by Ugo Giacometti and a stage set from the theatre La Stria by Vitale Ganzoni.
From 18 April to 18 October 2025, Thu/Fri/Sat – 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Information
Galleria Il Salice
+41 81 822 18 75
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www.galleria-il-salice.com

 Galleria Il Salice, Via Principale 43, 7608 Castasegna

Centro per l’arte cognitiva

info: https://quadronero.art/ 

Since 2022, Hotel Corona has organized cultural trips to the Bregaglia Valley several times a year in collaboration with the NZZ. Guests can take part in professional writing and photography courses, enjoy jazz-related experiences, and attend lectures about the Giacometti family of painters, in close partnership with the Giacometti Center.

In the restaurant, where Giovanni Segantini and Alberto Giacometti used to dine, even other hotel guests can enjoy the special atmosphere. Even today, with a bit of luck, you might still encounter a descendant of the two artist families there.

Location

Hotel Corona
Via Principale 23
7603 Vicosoprano

Information
Web: www.hotelcorona.ch
Tel.: +41 (0)81 822 12 35
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A new painting school in Bregaglia

In his former family home in Vicosoprano, artist Romano Giovanoli has opened his own painting school and offers courses. This has been made possible thanks to the support of Andrea and Christian Brändle, who kindly made the property available. The spacious rooms offer plenty of room for young and old alike: anyone who loves colours and shapes, different materials and creative design is in the right place.

Information
Romano Giovanoli
www.panalaeda.ch
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 Ca d'Martin, Muntegn 56, 7603 Vicosoprano

Toni Weishaupt
 

Before settling in Soglio, he visited the mountain cantons of Switzerland, living in each one for eight months. Living there allowed him to get to know the local people and to intensively experience his favourite subjects: mountains, landscapes, flowers, everyday scenes linked to tradition.

With his exhibition, now Tony Weishaupt has found his home in Soglio. At Palazzo Salis, the works merge in a unique symbiosis with the traditional building and the oil paintings. Discover the new gallery through the eyes of the painter.

Location
Palazzo Salis barn in Soglio (left towards the garden)

Opening hours
All year round, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., if necessary contact (in German) the artist on WhatsApp (+41 79 563 02 61)