Alberto Giacometti

Alberto Giacometti

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Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor and painter born in 1901, renowned for his elongated figures and existential themes. His distinctive style, which emphasized the fragility and isolation of the human condition, positioned him as a major figure in surrealism and modern sculpture. Giacometti's works have left a lasting impact on contemporary art.

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Alberto Giacometti's influence is evident in Valentin Carron's reinterpretation of his iconic sculptures.

Der Kult um das Original
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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Alberto Giacometti is a Swiss artist known for his surrealistic and later works that explore the human figure.

Umfassende Präsentation der Sammlung im Kunsthaus Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-17
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Alberto Giacometti is referenced for a piece of art that was left untouched by the unknown perpetrators.

Loge will Haus auf dem Lindenhof wiederaufbauen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
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Alberto Giacometti is mentioned as one of the artists who were deeply influenced by Cézanne.

Der Pionier der Moderne in Hochform
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-23
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Alberto Giacometti was the most famous member of the Giacometti family, known for his tall, slender sculptures of women.

Stampa war die Heimat der Künstlerfamilie
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-19
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The gallery Chastel-Maréchal will showcase iconic pieces of 20th-century design, including three lamps by Alberto Giacometti.

Que faire, que voir, où aller ? L’agenda culturel et art de vivre en France à partir du 18 octobre
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-17
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The collection of Eberhard W. Kornfeld included valuable works such as oil paintings by Alberto Giacometti.

So wurde der Fall Kornfeld gelöst
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-02
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Alberto Giacometti is noted as the more famous sculptor and brother of Diego Giacometti.

Seine Möbel erkennt man auf Anhieb: Diego Giacometti in Chur.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-03
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Alberto Giacometti was a renowned Swiss artist and a friend of Arne Glimcher.

"Man hielt mich für verrückt"
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-17
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Alberto Giacometti is referenced by Leiko Ikemura as one of the greatest modern artists who was never satisfied with his work.

Leiko Ikemura sucht in ihrer Kunst die Grenzüberschreitung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
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Alberto Giacometti is depicted as baking pancakes in the kitchen.

Ny udstilling er både liderlig og farlig
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-06-05
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Alberto Giacometti is depicted on the 100-franc banknote that was recalled in April 2021.

Stiftung, die nach Katastrophen wie in Blatten finanziell hilft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-02
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Alberto Giacometti is well known for his elongated sculptures, which were despised by the Nazis.

The Jewish dealer who bought art hated by the Nazis – and created one of the greatest collections ever seen | Art
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
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Alberto Giacometti is referenced in a metaphor comparing a poorly pruned tree to his art.

Diese sechs Fehler sollten Sie vermeiden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-23
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Alberto Giacometti is the artist behind the bronze bust 'Grande tête mince (Grande tête de Diego)' that was auctioned at Sotheby’s.

Sogar Milliardäre zögern: Giacometti-Auktion scheitert an 70-Millionen-Grenze
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-18
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Alberto Giacometti is an artist known for his sculptures, including 'Le Nez' and 'Grande tête mince'.

Krypto-Jongleur verklagt Musikproduzenten wegen Giacometti-Skulptur - Kunstmarkt
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-05-17
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Alberto Giacometti is a Swiss sculptor and painter known for his works that regularly make headlines in the art market.

Giacometti-Flop in New York – die Käufer sind wählerisch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-15
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Alberto Giacometti’s 1955 bust was meant to be the most expensive lot of New York’s spring auctions.

Anatomy of a $70 Million Auction Flop
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-15
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Alberto Giacometti's bust is highlighted as being estimated in excess of $70 million.

Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-12
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Alberto Giacometti is the artist behind the sculpture 'Le Nez' that is at the center of the legal dispute.

Billionaires’ Battle Over a Sculpture Exposes a Mysterious Art Market
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-10
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Alberto Giacometti is depicted on the 100-Franken note.

Nationalbank verwandelt 1 Milliarde aus dem Nichts in gutes Geld
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-01
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Alberto Giacometti is depicted on the 100-Franken note.

Nationalbank zahlt 1 Milliarde an Schweizer zurück
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-01
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Alberto Giacometti is known for his elongated sculptures and spontaneous drawings on newspapers.

À Antibes, le salon de l’Art Fair a commencé: on vous présente quelques artistes présents et quelques oeuvres fortes
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-04-13
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Alberto Giacometti, like Signer, sought recognition abroad before being appreciated in Switzerland.

Roman Signer im Kunsthaus Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-04
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Alberto Giacometti's notable works were incorporated into the museum's collection.

Blick zurück und in die Zukunft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-01
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Dikos Vyzantios initially connected with the sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Περικλής και Ντίκος Βυζάντιος για πρώτη φορά μαζί σε μια έκθεση
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-03-30
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