Liechtenstein has a surprisingly great state-owned modern art museum. Although it’s expensive at 15 francs entry (essentially the same in pounds) it’s a lovely space and they always have great exhibitions, often focusing on Swiss artists. I try to go on Wednesdays if I can, when it’s free. This time it was Brazilian/Swiss artist Rivane Neuenschwander.
You could submit your own wish for the wall, which would be printed onto a ribbon and added. The sign said if the wish falls off the wall by itself, it means it’s going to come true.
There was a mix of languages. English, German, Portuguese and Liechtenstein dialect. The dialect ribbon says “I wish for a house with a big garden”.
It was hard to choose, but this guy was my favourite of the puppets.
Capes made to guard against common phobias
I also really like the interior of the museum. The staircases were my inspiration to get similar engineered wood flooring at home. (Although I definitely don’t have the same budget)
Upstairs were some sculptures and drawings by Giacometti.
(Who was also Swiss rather than Italian as most people assume)
The room definitely had a Space 2001 feel.
The café is also very nice, but I have never used it because a coffee or soft drink is 5 francs. In fact I try to avoid eating, drinking or buying anything in Liechtenstein if possible.
Lots of nice books at hideous prices.
Frei bier! is the German equivalent palindrome of “A man, a plan, a canal, Panama.” – the sign is the work of André Thomkins
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