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Patrick Graf. Soldevian Surf Shop

16. March – 30. November 2025
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Exhibition view: David Aebi
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Exhibition view: David Aebi
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Exhibition view: David Aebi
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Exhibition view: David Aebi

The artistic practice of Zurich-based artist Patrick Graf (*1981) ranges from installation and performance to drawing and painting. He always creates fantastic worlds in a very playful way, into which viewers can immerse themselves. There are two pictorial worlds in Patrick Graf’s work: On the one hand, he creates highly detailed drawings and paintings of fantasy worlds with figures from pop culture and images that he encountered in his childhood. On the other hand, he uses cardboard material to create physical environments that can also be inspired by everyday life. It is quite possible that when visiting one of the artist’s installations, viewers will suddenly find themselves among the vines of a jungle or in the middle of an archaeological site. Or even: in a surf shop.

Patrick Graf’s installation in the Thun-Panorama is intended to be accessible to everyone – whether young or old, interested in art or not. He doesn’t want to make art that’s too highbrow, but one that even children can quickly relate to.

Next events

Jun

Saturday, 14. June 2025, 3 p.m.
EDITION LAUNCH
3 p.m.

Patrick Graf in conversation with Frédérique Hutter (Fréderique Hutter Art Concept) about the edition produced for the exhibition
Admission incl. discussion

Aug

Thursday, 21. August 2025, 7 p.m.
History and other stories
7 p.m.

Tour of the town of Thun as it looked in 1814 with Marco Gurtner (slam poet) and Gabi Moshammer (art historian), followed by an aperitif

TICKETS

Sep

Wednesday, 10. September 2025, 6.30 p.m.
ARTIST TALK
6.30 p.m.

Cornelius Krell and Chiara Ottavi (co-curators) in conversation with Patrick Graf
Admission incl. discussion

Thursday, 18. September 2025, 6.30 p.m.
TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION WITH BEAT SCHLATTER
6.30 p.m.

The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.

TICKETS

Thursday, 18. September 2025, 3 p.m.
TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION WITH BEAT SCHLATTER
3 p.m.

The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.

TICKETS

Oct

Sunday, 19. October 2025, 3 p.m.
TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION WITH BEAT SCHLATTER
3 p.m.

The actor, comedian and art connoisseur Beat Schlatter will guide viewers through the exhibition, followed by an aperitif.

TICKETS

Nov

Thursday, 6. November 2025, 7 p.m.
History and other stories
7 p.m.

Tour of the town of Thun as it looked in 1814 with Marco Gurtner (slam poet) and Gabi Moshammer (art historian), followed by an aperitif

TICKETS

Wednesday, 26. November 2025, 6.15 p.m.
THUN AND SURFING
6.15 p.m.

Patrick Graf in conversation with Sandro Santschi (Verein Flusssurfen Thun / Thun River Surfing Club). Moderator: Helen Hirsch (Director)
Admission incl. discussion