19 August 2007 – 2 December 2007

Angkor. Divine heritage of Cambodia

For the first time in Germany and Switzerland, a major exhibition is dedicated to the art of the Khmer, the ancient kingdoms of Cambodia. The Khmer culture is world-famous for its magnificent temples (Angkor Wat being the most renowned) and for the monumentality and artistic sensitivity of its sculptural art.

The exhibition comprises 140 masterpieces of Khmer art. Of central importance are the large stone sculptures from the Hindu and Buddhist temples of the ancient kingdoms of Cambodia. The visitor will also discover exquisite bronzes as well as wooden figures and ceramics. The loans come mostly from museums in Cambodia, the main lender being the National Museum of Phnom Penh. A number of outstanding loans come from Thailand and the Musée Guimet in Paris which owns the most important Khmer collection outside Cambodia.

Address

Museum Rietberg Zürich
Gablerstrasse 15
8003 Zürich
phone +41 44 206 31 00
http://www.rietberg.ch

Opening Hours

April 1st - September 30th: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - 8 p.m., closed on Monday. October 1st - March 31st: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Monday.

Description of the Museum

The Museum Rietberg Zurich is the only art museum for non-European cultures in Switzerland exhibiting an internationally renowned collection of art from Asia, Africa and Ancient America.

The collection is exhibited in the Villa Wesendonck and in the Park-Villa Rieter.

Additional building "Baldachine von Smaragd", opened in 2007; architects Alfred Grazioli and Adolf Krischanitz.

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