WHISPERS OF JAPAN – Luciano Castelli

December

Dec / Thursday / 5 pm
Public Guided Tour

Discover the diverse work of Luciano Castelli in our free public guided tours. Learn more about the artist and his versatile creations. The tour offers an introduction to the exhibition topic in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch

Dec / Saturday / 2 pm
Public Guided Tour

Dec / Sunday / 11 am - 6 pm
CALLIGRAPHY & LIGHT

KBH.G invites to a moment of calm during the Advent season. Create your own candle lantern in context of a meditative creative workshop with Japanese calligrapher Yoko Sakurai, inspired by shodo – “the Way of calligraphy”.

For adults (16+): 12:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 5:15 pm – fully booked, waiting list available.

Workshop sessions for children (6+): 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm.

Participation is free of charge but space is limited. Registration required by 3 December via: info@kbhg.ch

Throughout the day, visitors can also contribute to a large collective calligraphy artwork. No registration needed.

Dec / Thursday / 6 pm
ARTIST TALK

Learn more about the curatorial concept, the artist’s working process, and Luciano Castelli’s most ambitious project reflecting his long-standing engagement with Japan. The talk takes place between the artist Luciano Castelli and Director Raphael Suter, moderated by Rabea Schif.

The talk will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch

Dec / Thursday / 5 pm
Public Guided Tour

Dec / Saturday / 2 pm
ARTIST TOUR

The curatorial tours offer deeper insights into the exhibition and are personally led by the artist Luciano Castelli. Discover more about the exhibition’s concept, Castelli’s fascination with Japan, and the dialogue between his earlier and current works. The tour will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch

Next date: 15.02.2026

Dec / Thursday / 5 pm
Public Guided Tour

Dec / Saturday / 2 pm
Public Guided Tour in English

Discover the diverse work of Luciano Castelli in our free public guided tours. Learn more about the artist and his versatile creations. The tour offers an introduction to the exhibition topic in English, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch

Dec / Wednesday / Whole Day
Closed

Closed for the holidays.

Dec / Thursday / Whole Day
Closed

Closed for the holidays.

Dec / Friday / Whole Day
Closed

Closed for the holidays.

Dec / Saturday / 2 pm
Public Guided Tour

Dec / Monday / 10 - 10.45 am
GENKIKAI

Between Christmas and New Year, KBH.G opens its doors to harmonize body and mind through Japanese yoga in its exhibition space. Genkikai can be loosely translated as “the practice of living well.” Breathing exercises, simple stretches, and meditation are practiced as a method that makes universal principles of life tangible.

Participation is free of charge, but space is limited. Participation is only possible with your own mat. The class begins punctually, so we kindly ask you to arrive on time to avoid disruptions. Pre-registration is possible until 22 December via: info@kbhg.ch

Dec / Wednesday / 11 am - 4 pm
Special opening hours

Due to the holidays, we close today already at 4pm.