Project · La Tour-de-Peilz

A living space for art, books and culture

The association plans to open a cultural space of about 30 m² in La Tour-de-Peilz: accessible and welcoming, with a programme renewed every month.

The concept

Two artists, one dialogue

Each exhibition will bring together a Swiss artist and a Chinese artist, shown side by side in the same space to encourage a direct dialogue between their practices, sensibilities and cultural contexts. The compact format allows the hang to change often and many artists to be shown over the year.

Art + book + encounter

An experience with several dimensions

Each exhibition will feature an art book devoted to one of the artists on show. Visitors can discover the original works while having access to a publication that extends their visit.

Visitors will also be welcomed with traditional Chinese tea. This gesture of hospitality makes the venue not only a place to look at art, but a place to take time to meet, talk and discover.

The concept at a glance

  • Two artists: one Swiss, one Chinese
  • An exhibition lasting about one month
  • Original works on the walls
  • A featured publication
  • Traditional Chinese tea
  • Encounters between artists, audiences and cultures

Planned programme

First-year goals

10exhibitions
20artists: 10 Swiss and 10 Chinese
10openings or talks
5–10featured publications
1,000+expected visitors

These figures are projected targets, not results already achieved.

Why La Tour-de-Peilz?

Rooted in the heart of the Vaud Riviera

A local venue

An intimate, welcoming format that brings visitors close to the works and to each other.

A flexible programme

The size of the space allows quick changes and a regular renewal of exhibitions.

A local presence

Contributing to cultural life in La Tour-de-Peilz and enriching the region’s contemporary art offer.

On the Riviera

Close to Vevey, Montreux and Lake Geneva, the project connects to a wider cultural network.

Audiences

Who is the project for?

For a broad and diverse audience, rooted in La Tour-de-Peilz and the wider Vaud Riviera:

  • residents of La Tour-de-Peilz and the Riviera
  • visitors to Vevey, Montreux and the Lake Geneva region
  • art lovers and collectors
  • artists, gallerists and culture professionals
  • cultural institutions, art schools and students
  • the Chinese and Swiss communities
  • anyone curious about contemporary art and intercultural exchange