Werner Merzbacher

Werner Merzbacher was a prominent Swiss art collector, known for his extensive collection of artworks accumulated after fleeing Nazi Germany as a child. He was noted for his philanthropic contributions to cultural institutions, including the donation of part of his collection to museums. Merzbacher, who passed away in 2024, believed in the value of art regardless of its historical context, famously stating that the Bührle collection contained magnificent works, despite the controversial legacy of its previous owner.