In October 2021, David Chipperfields new extension of the Kunsthaus Zürich has openend to the public. The new wing doubles the museums space for art display. Perhaps more importantly, it offers the opportunity to present larger parts of the museums permanent collection in a new light and in new groupings. The Chipperfield building is now home to the renowned Merzbacher, Hubert Looser, and Emil Bührle Collections, all on permanent loan to the museum. The formidable selection of French Impressionist paintings in the Emil Bührle Collection combined with Kunsthaus Zürichs own holdings of that period constitutes the largest display of Impressionist art outside France. In addition, surrealism, art from the postwar period, pop art, and contemporary art now have the prominent space they deserve. This new book offers an introduction to the museums curatorial concept as well as concise essays on key aspects of Kunsthaus Zürichs permanent collection. Lavishly illustrated with views of the new exhibits and individual artworks, it is an attractive invitation to visit Switzerlands largest art museum.

Christoph Becker ist seit 2000 Direktor des Kunsthaus Zürich. Philippe Büttner ist seit 2011 Sammlungskurator des Kunsthaus Zürich. Joachim Sieber ist seit 2017 als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Provenienzforscher am Kunsthaus Zürich tätig. Mirjam Varadinis ist seit 2002 Kuratorin der Grafischen Sammlung am Kunsthaus Zürich.