Projects v2

Art Cross Cultures

Projects

ACC operates in dedicated cycles, each pairing one artistic discipline with one partner region.

2026 – 2027 · China

Light on Paper

A bilateral exchange between Nanjing’s Qinhuai lantern tradition and Basel’s painted Fasnacht lanterns. The project explores how light, craft, and storytelling connect cultures across continents.

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2028 · Gulf Region

Stitches and Stories

An exchange between al-sadu, the UNESCO-inscribed weaving heritage of four Gulf states, and the historic lace tradition of St. Gallen. Two textile cultures rooted in community, craft, and identity.

2029 · Japan

Lines in Wood

An intercultural encounter between Kyoto and Zürich, exploring how Japanese and Swiss traditions transform wood into precision, structure, and meaning.

2030 · Peru

Resonance

Exploring how landscapes shape the way cultures listen, move, and connect — from the Andes to the Alps.