Past Exhibitions at the Atelier Segantini

An evolving story of light, legacy, and artistic dialogue.

Lichtpavillion Segantini

This exhibition invited visitors into the very heart of Giovanni Segantini’s artistic vision: his relationship with light, sky, and the spiritual power of the mountains. Housed inside the round wooden Atelier designed by the artist himself, the show offered a multi-sensory experience of historic and contemporary works in dialogue. Original artworks by Giovanni, Gottardo, and Mario Segantini, showcasing three generations of Alpine creativity; Vintage photographs by Giovanni Segantini, rarely shown, offering intimate glimpses into his world; Contemporary photography by Gabriele Heidecker, capturing the atmosphere of Casa Segantini and the Atelier today; A glowing Murano glass chandelier, designed by Gottardo Segantini, casting light across the rotunda floor in a sun motif

Part of the valley-wide project “Light and Shadow in the Engadin”, this exhibition placed Segantini’s vision in conversation with modern interpretations — from archival detail to luminous reinterpretation.

Museumsnacht Engadin

As part of the regional Museumsnacht, the Segantini Atelier joined cultural institutions across the Upper Engadin in a special evening of open doors, light, and discovery. Visitors explored the Atelier under the glow of summer twilight, surrounded by works from Giovanni, Gottardo, and Mario Segantini — and experienced the space in a uniquely atmospheric way.

Giovanni & Gottardo Segantini – Dialog Across Generations

This exhibition celebrated the artistic relationship between Giovanni Segantini, the Symbolist master of Alpine light, and his son Gottardo, who brought a more expressive and modern style to the same landscapes. Visitors encountered a selection of works that showcased their shared visual vocabulary — mountain peaks, vibrant skies, lone trees — while also appreciating how Gottardo forged his own path through design and innovation.

Gottardo Segantini: Leben, Licht, Landschaft

A solo focus on Gottardo Segantini, celebrating his long and diverse career — from lyrical Alpine scenes to abstract forms of light and design. Paintings, design objects, and photos reflected his lifelong engagement with the landscape and his father’s legacy.

Padre e Figlio – Giovanni & Gottardo Segantini

This exhibition explored the artistic and spiritual relationship between Giovanni and his son Gottardo Segantini, focusing on the differences and continuities in their painting styles. It highlighted the shift from Symbolist atmospheres to expressive Alpine modernism, and invited viewers to reflect on the idea of artistic inheritance.

I due Giovanni – Eine Künstlerfreundschaft

Curated by: Dora Lardelli

A quiet and poetic look at the artistic friendship between Giovanni Segantini and Giovanni Giacometti. The exhibition featured original woodcuts, a watercolor view of Maloja by Giacometti, and personal objects such as Segantini’s brushes, walking stick, and golf club. Four panels with text and images gave insight into their mutual admiration and brief but meaningful connection. A sketchbook by Giacometti offered a glimpse into the daily life and exhibitions of the time.