Discover the work of the Mexican architect Luis Barragán (1902 - 1988), one of the most important Latin American architects of the 20th century. His virtuosity is best known by his use of colour and spatial compositions. The curators Martin Josephy and Luis E. Carranza present his extensive work in short guided tours through the newly opened Barragán Gallery followed by individual discussions.

Short tours (30 minutes) in German
1, 2 and 3 pm

Short tours (30 minutes) in English
1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm

In conjunction with International Museum Day and Architekturwoche Basel, the »24 Stops« Rehberger-Weg art trail is celebrating the start of the season and inviting the whole family for an excursion with various programme highlights. Four workshops along the path give young and old the chance to discover new perspectives and explore their creativity. An architecture tour starts at the Fondation Beyeler and leads along the Rehberger-Weg through the vineyards to the Vitra Campus. The architectural masterpieces by Renzo Piano, Frank O. Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron are also presented in addition to the objects by artist Tobias Rehberger. Before or after the five-kilometre walk, the Sunday afternoon outing can be rounded off with a picnic on the Vitra Campus or in the park of the Fondation Beyeler.

Workshops
2–6 pm

Architecture tour
3 pm, from Fondation Beyeler

Further information here

The guided tour focusses on the highlights from the Vitra Design Museum collection, including rare and singular pieces from designers such as Gerrit Rietveld, Alvar Aalto, Charles & Ray Eames but also less well-known or anonymous designs, rarities and prototypes. The tour offers a unique possibility to experience the history of modern furniture design from its beginnings in the 19th century up to the present day in all its facets – from stylistic and technical innovations to the societal changes reflected in the objects.