Sentiero Giacometti
Alla scoperta della famiglia Giacometti
Foto: Atelier di Diego Giacometti a Parigi © Frédéric BROLLO
"From this valley comes the thought world of Alberto's entire oeuvre - it is important to remember it."
Véronique Wiesinger, former director of the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti, 17 November 2010.
We all know these long, narrow sculptures by Alberto Giacometti, who was born in Borgonovo, grew up in Stampa and Maloja and moved to Paris in 1922. From France he wrote to his friend Christoph Bernoulli in July 1931: "In 10 days I'm going home." Bergell, which he visited regularly, remained his home to the end.
Stampa was a constant point of reference for four of the most important Swiss artists: Giovanni, Augusto, Alberto and Diego Giacometti. But how was it possible for the mountainous Bergell to produce such a family of artists? It took the sum of several factors: a formative family environment, cultural openness and tolerance, and early encouragement of talent and education. Personal experiences and encounters in the midst of the rugged Bergell mountain landscape are also part of it.
The purpose of the Sentiero Giacometti, which will take you from Borgonovo and San Giorgio to Creista, Samarovan, Coltura, San Pietro, Palü and Stampa, is to convey the impressive paths of these artists. Let yourself be drawn into this fascinating little world of scenes and stories that are so important for twentieth-century art far beyond the country's borders.
Family tree (with portrait photos)
Giovanni Giacometti (1868-1933), painter, father of Alberto, Diego and Bruno
Alberto (1901-1966), draughtsman, painter and sculptor
Diego (1902-1985), furniture designer
Bruno (1907-2012), architect
Augusto (1877-1947) painter
Zaccaria (1893-1970), teacher of constitutional law
A project by Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
Partner institution: Centro Giacometti
Texts: © Marco Giacometti
