Past Exhibitions at the Atelier Segantini

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

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.