Annette Giacometti

Annette Giacometti was a Swiss painter and the wife of renowned sculptor Alberto Giacometti. She played a significant role in her husband's artistic life, often serving as his muse and model. Annette's own work, characterized by emotional depth and a unique perspective, reflects the influence of her husband's artistic journey. As a subject in many of his paintings, she embodies the essence of his exploration of the human figure, which is currently being showcased in a new presentation at the Kunsthaus Zürich, highlighting the evolution of Alberto's art from his surrealist beginnings to his later, iconic works.