Mutations furtives: a plunge into the mysterious world of René Mayer

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Discovering the Fascinating World of Artwork Series: A Journey into Contemporary ArtDo you know the magic hidden behind a series of artworks? Why do so many artists choose to work in series to explore complex themes? In our ever-evolving world, artist René Mayer stands out with his captivating creations, particularly through his iconic series Mutations […]

René Mayer: the captivating journey of a Swiss artist between painting and sculpture

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Have you ever considered the impact an artist can have on the contemporary art scene in Switzerland? René Mayer, a Swiss artist blending painting and sculpture, is transforming our perception of modern art. In a country where the Alps dominate the landscape, Mayer stands out with an artistic approach that skillfully fuses abstraction and raw […]

Mutations furtives by René Mayer: a journey into abstraction

Mutations furtives

In the complex universe of abstract art, René Mayer stands out with his fleeting mutations, a subtle exploration of forms and colors that transcends the visible. This artist, in constant pursuit of new perceptions, invites the viewer to lose themselves in his enigmatic compositions. Each canvas becomes a sensory journey, where matter transforms and emotions […]

How René Mayer’s art expresses the changes of our time

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Explore the Emotional Impact of ArtHave you ever felt For lovers of introspective art, René Mayer’s creations are an invitation to explore profound emotional reflections. Therapists using art as a therapeutic tool find in his works a valuable resource to help their patients express and understand their emotions. As for philosophers and writers, they discover […]

How to choose a sculpture for your home

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IntroductionDid you know that the contemporary art market grew by 9% in 2022, attracting more and more enthusiasts and investors? Whether you are a beginner art buyer taking your first steps into the fascinating world of collecting, an interior designer looking for the perfect piece to dazzle your clients, or a potential collector intrigued by […]

50 years of artistic creation: the essential works of René Mayer

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Discovering René Mayer: a master of contemporary Swiss art René Mayer is often in the news these days. You’ve probably already heard a few echoes? This Swiss artist, with a style both rooted in tradition and boldly modern, is a natural eye-catcher. Even if you haven’t actually taken the time to explore his world, now […]

Imperceptible Shift

By Luca Beatrice, Curator, critic, essayist, professor, and president of the Quadriennale di Roma.

The sources of inspiration

Die Inspirationsquellen

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the School of Applied Arts in Basel had become a crucible of creativity, with a reputation that extended to the United States and India. Its leaders, concerned with formal rigor, provided education that was in line with the tradition of Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus. René Mayer fully benefited from these unconventional courses…

The origins of a passion

Die Ursprünge einer Leidenschaft

René Mayer (1947) was born and raised in German-speaking Switzerland, in the Basel region. Basel, the third-largest city in Switzerland, borders Germany and France along the great river axis of the Rhine. The city, industrious and scholarly, commercial and prosperous, is reputed for its high level of tolerance. Therefore, René Mayer’s cosmopolitanism has solid roots. But that’s not all!