Giorgia von Albertini, Hauser & Wirth

Whether you are a regular visitor to the Hauser & Wirth gallery on Via Serlas or are visiting for the very first time, you may see its director, Giorgia von Albertini, informing art lovers about a new exhibition or walking around the gallery discreetly. Von Albertini is one of the most distinguished, passionate and youngest art curators in the country, and in this interview she takes us through the gallery’s history and future.

What makes St. Moritz such a creative and receptive place for art?
For centuries, St. Moritz has been an enclave of creativity and a popular destination for artists, inspired by the magnificent mountains and stunning natural beauty. The Engadin, home to the Giacometti family and the painter Giovanni Segantini, has inspired generations of intellectuals, from Friedrich Nietzsche and Thomas Mann to artists such as Gerhard Richter and Joseph Beuys.
As a gallery founded in Zurich, Hauser & Wirth has deep roots in Switzerland. It is part of the vibrant art community in the Engadin, alongside art spaces, renowned private foundations, and national and international galleries. The diverse cultural scene is further enriched by institutions such as the Segantini Museum and the Nietzsche House. Art lovers can immerse themselves in a whole world of cultural activities and exhibitions up here.

The Engadin has a rich history of creativity and artists. How does the gallery decide which ones to showcase?
Prior to the opening of Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz in 2018, many of our artists and estates were excited by the idea of exhibiting in an Alpine gallery. Since then, the gallery has hosted exhibitions featuring the work of 20th-century masters, including Louise Bourgeois, Philip Guston and Alexander Calder, as well as contemporary artists such as Isa Genzken, Stefan Brüggemann, Maria Lassnig and Cindy Sherman.
In 2024, the gallery hosted an exhibition showcasing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat that were painted in Switzerland and inspired by his visits there. The previous year, we dedicated an exhibition to Gerhard Richter's Engadin works. This December, we will open an exhibition called ‘Alberto Giacometti: Faces and Landscapes of Home’, which is devoted to the artist’s intimate portrayals of his family and his native region Val Bregaglia and the Engadin.

What are the key ingredients for a successful show or exhibition?
Great art speaks for itself, but to curate an exhibition, you need a brilliant team – from gallery managers to registrars. I work closely with our Swiss partners and our presidents on our programming in St. Moritz. The gallery also has the pleasure of collaborating with world-renowned curators to bring these exhibitions to life.

If you had to describe Hauser & Wirth to someone who had never been there before, what three words would you use?
Artists first, always!

The exhibition “Alberto Giacometti: Faces and Landscapes of Home” opens on 13 December 2025 and will be on view until 28 March 2026.

Photo: Alessandro Timpanaro

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