Trust, confidence and mutual respect are fundamental to successful human relationships. However, what are the implications of trust being broken? The question of forgiveness is not only a personal one, but also arises in the context of society. Following the loss of confidence, what measures can be implemented to rebuild reliance? Could you please clarify whether there are situations and opinions so entrenched that forgiveness becomes impossible?  In this context, we inquire whether art can create and open spaces that reflect on and encourage the questioning of the complex processes of trust, betrayal, and forgiveness.  The question to be explored here is whether a visual and symbolic consolidation enables one's own perspective to evolve and transcend the norms of society. In times of conflict, we inquire whether art can serve as a catalyst for challenging entrenched perceptions and fostering new discourses.



The group show "Können wir verzeihen?" (Can We Forgive?) brings together works by Ernst Bösch (Steckborn), Sandra Bucheli (Lucerne), Annegret Eisele (Basel) and Nicolas Vionnet (Zurich). The Haus zur Glocke is a cultural institution that functions as a meeting place for interdisciplinary contemporary art and its mediation. The organisation hosts four group exhibitions per year, each with a distinct focus and depth that contributes to the overarching annual theme. The exhibitions are accompanied by educational formats such as guided tours and artist discussions.

Opening:
Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Opening times: Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. / Sunday: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. / Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

By request: info@hauszurglocke.ch or call +41 52 770 24 50.

Information about guided tours and events during the exhibition can be found on the Haus zur Glocke website.

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Photography: Kaspar Schweizer