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05 Oct Already in 1851 presenting in London?

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Yes! Exciting, isn't it! At the 1851 World's Fair in London, no less than 10 wood sculptors and one female wood sculptor from Brienz were represented, presenting their works and collecting medals and prize money for them ...

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08 Sep What is art? What is craft?

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Swiss Televistion SRF "Kulturplatz" tried to answer this interesting question yesterday in an exciting programme about Brienz, wood sculpture and the "Schnätzi" ...

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01 Sep Last days of our special exhibition 2022 by Bernhard Dürig

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Don't miss the chance to discover the stunning work of Bernhard Dürig. How is it even possible to carve forms like this in one piece of wood? The exhibition will be on until October 31. Combine it with a visit of Brienz, the wood carving center of Switzerland....

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Talent shows itself in the design, art in the execution. Marie von Eber-Eschenbach

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08 Jul Unforgettable Woodcarvers Symposium 2022

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19 artists, including four students from the Woodcarving School, presented impressive art and craft on the shorelines of Lake Brienz in pure sunshine ...

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01 Jun The doors are open for you!

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We're excited to open our doors for the summer season and so much more to discover in our museum. Open every Wednesday till Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 5 pm. Please come and see us ...

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Wood always remains alive. It grows, works and ages - just like us humans. Frank Glenz

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02 May List of living traditions

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Wood carving in Brienz is included in the list of Switzerland's living traditions....

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25 Apr Digital experience with “Living History Guides»

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Get access to stories and background info from a tablet and QR codes....

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Art is not an imitation of nature, it is an explanation of it. Franz Grillparzer

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