Artist residency of the fifth Switzerland 2026

The project

The artist residency of the fifth Switzerland is a cultural exchange project for Swiss artists living abroad. The aim is to establish a platform on the Place of the Swiss Abroad in Brunnen that serves as an artistic link to Switzerland. Every two years, a young
Swiss artist living abroad is invited to Brunnen to work in a studio for at least four weeks. This is accompanied by a public
programme that offers insight into the work and promotes cultural exchange with the local population. The foundation Place of
the Swiss Abroad is responsible for the content and structure of the programme, supported by the Organisation of the Swiss
Abroad (OSA) and, from 2026, in collaboration with the Centro di Cultura e d'Arte Ascona.

Artists of the Art Residency 2026

The foundation «Place of the Swiss Abroad» is delighted to announce that the artist residency for summer 2026 has been awarded to Swiss artist Vincent Ineichen. The Toulouse-based sculptor and media artist will realise his sculptural concept in Brunnen and other Swiss locations during the residency's anniversary year.

In a two-stage selection process, the jury reviewed applications from talented Swiss artists living abroad from various countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Brazil and Ecuador. The jury, consisting of members of the foundation Place of the Swiss Abroad, artists from the region and experts from the cultural sector, evaluated the applications according to criteria such as artistic quality, originality, thematic compatibility and implementation competence. Vincent Ineichen impressed with his well-thought-out concept and his versatile artistic expertise.

Media release dated 6 March 2026: Artist residency of the fifth Switzerland 2026

INNEICHEN Vincent

Born in 1996 and raised in the south of France, has lived and worked in Toulouse since completing his studies.
After completing a bachelor's degree in art history and archaeology at the Université Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès, he graduated
with honours from the renowned École Supérieure d'Art et de Design (ESAD) in Reims with a Diplôme National d'Art (DNA)
and a Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique (DNSEP). His artistic practice encompasses sculpture,
photography, video and installation. Ineichen has already presented his work in several exhibitions, including the highly
acclaimed exhibition ‘Ce que la ville oublie’ (2025, Reims), which was also reported on in the press.

CV Vincent Inneichen

Portfolio Vincent Inneichen

Jury member and Brunner artist Veronika Suter summarises: ‘Vincent Ineichen's creative use of different materials combines permanence and transience with history and the present, thus creating a lively connection to the Place of the Swiss Abroad and the residents of Brunnen. We are very much looking forward to working with him and are excited to see the works that will be created in this special anniversary year.’ Muotathal sculptor Bernhard Annen, also a member of the jury, adds: ‘The jury made its decision from numerous inspiring applications. Each submission brought its own artistic signature, an individual perspective and a special approach, which made the selection a challenging but enriching task.’

Media release dated 6 March 2026: Artist residency of the fifth Switzerland 2026