Art

Gerstner Archiv

Karl Gerstner

The Karl Gerstner archive is held by the National Library’s Prints and Drawings Department. It is an exceptional resource for research into the internationally renowned Swiss designer of commercial art and typography.
Linck Christi

Ernst Linck

Ernst Linck was a leading figure of the Bern art scene in the early 20th century and is known for his decorative murals and glass paintings.
Luginbühl: Bauer wohin

Bernhard Luginbühl

The artist’s books and diaries of iron sculptor Bernhard Luginbühl are preserved in the Prints and Drawings Department. They provide an insight into his work through books, handwritten notes, text and images.
Daniel Spoerri

Daniel Spoerri

The Daniel Spoerri archive is housed at the National Library and is an exceptional source for research into the internationally renowned artist.
Stauffer Archiv

Doris and Serge Stauffer

The archives of Doris and Serge Stauffer, which are held by the Prints and Drawings Department of the NL, are a valuable resource for research into the socio-cultural and artistic movements and the women’s movement in Switzerland in the 1960s and 1970s.
Thurston Sgurr Alasdair

Bryan Cyril Thurston

The Bryan Cyril Thurston archive at the Prints and Drawings Department documents the eclectic and prolific work of this architect and artist.
Archiv Walser

Karl Walser

The designs for stage sets, murals and book illustrations by Karl Walser in the Prints and Drawings Department showcase the various aspects of this multi-talented artist.
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