T.O.C. Orientations Magazine
Volume 38 - Number 2 - March 2007

The Museum Rietberg Zurich

In the short space of 55 years, the Museum Rietberg Zurich has rapidly
established a reputation for the quality of its eclectic collections, its
enlightened approach to exhibitions and the groundbreaking research they
engender, and its sensitive treatment of works entrusted by donors and
long-term lenders. A dramatic increase in visitor numbers and
Switzerland's burgeoning interest in non-European art allowed the museum
to embark on a visionary expansion in 2002.
On 18 February, the Rietberg reopened with a new entrance, The Emerald,
and larger galleries for permanent and special exhibits. Museum director
Albert Lutz and architect Adolf Krischanitz discuss the thinking behind
the extension.
Helmut Brinker gives accounts of the museum's history and its landmark
exhibitions.
Jan Fontein explores how the understanding of Southeast Asian sculptures
from the Rietberg's founding collection has evolved with advances in
research and archaeology.
Katharina Epprecht explains how the balance between aesthetics and
subject-matter was achieved in the inaugural exhibition on early Japanese
Buddhist art.
During his tenure as director, Eberhard Fischer was largely responsible
for developing the museum into an institution known for its expertise on
Indian miniatures. His exposition on the Pahari painter Manaku reflects
his continued dedication to the field.
With events for Asia Week in New York beginning in mid-March, there are
previews for the fairs and gallery openings. Read the commentary for Peter
Marks's futuristic take on the art world fifty years from now.

CONTENTS.
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Hothousing the World's Cultures:
An Interview with Albert Lutz and Adolf Krischanitz

A Short History of the Museum Rietberg Zurich
Helmut Brinker

Made in Switzerland: Major Exhibitions of the Museum Rietberg Zurich
Helmut Brinker

Baron von der Heydt and his Collection of Southeast Asian Art
Jan Fontein

KANNON - Divine Compassion: Early Buddhist Art from Japan
Katharina Epprecht

The Painter Manaku of Guler: Works of a Great Indian Master in the Museum
Rietberg Zurich
Eberhard Fischer

Book Review
Puay-peng Ho

The European Fine Art Fair, Maastricht
The Arts of Pacific Asia Show in New York
The International Asian Art Fair, New York

Gallery News
Margaret Tao and Orientations

Letter to the Editor

Commentary:
Brave New Artworld: A Report from 2057
Peter Marks

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