Rudolf Calonder
Born in 1939.
Died in 2017.
Rudolf Calonder was a multifaceted artist known for his work as a painter, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. Trained in architecture at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), he also explored the fields of environment and installation. His artistic career reflects a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating elements of design and reflection on space.
Although varied, Calonder’s works seem to form part of a quest for harmony between art and its environment, without it being possible to establish a definitive assessment of his impact on the contemporary art landscape.