Exhibitions and living space

Permanent Exhibition

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Friedrich Dürrenmatt – writer and painter

The permanent exhibition is devoted to Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s rich and highly diversified art, and to how it relates to his literary output.

Living space

Sixtinische Kapelle

Dürrenmatt’s living space

Discover Dürrenmatt's Sistine Chapel, his library, impressive office and other places steeped in history at the CDN.

Temporary Exhibitions

Animaux

Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Animal worlds

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Ugo Rondinone, Christine Sefolosha

From 1 June to 29 September 2024
The exhibition explores the relationship between humans and animals in Dürrenmatt's work, with Ugo Rondinone and Christine Sefolosha.

Expo ATOME

Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Atomic imaginaries

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Vanessa Billy, Christine Boillat, Miriam Cahn, Alain Huck, Gilles Rotzetter

From 12 October 2024 to 9 February 2025

The exhibition focuses on Friedrich Dürrenmatt's view of the atomic bomb, and combines his works with those of other contemporary artists.

Collection on travels

La collection en voyage

The collection on travels

Follow the projects that the CDN is involved in. The Centre and its collection travel around Switzerland and across its frontiers, lending works and exporting exhibitions.