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About this place
nano - Raum für Kunst is a small, non-commercial contemporary art space in Zürich's Wipkingen district, in the north of the city. You will not find a permanent collection or a gift shop here. What you get instead is a steadily rotating exhibition programme that shows what the local art scene is working on right now.
What is nano - Raum für Kunst?
The gallery runs as a non-profit association, largely staffed by volunteers. It focuses on experimental, interdisciplinary art and shows professional artists from Zürich and across Switzerland. The address is Röschibachstrasse 57, 8037 Zürich.
The space grew out of an earlier venue, KunstRaum R57. Since the start of 2019 it has been run by a team of three curators: Maria Bill, Antonia Hersche and Regula Weber. When they took over, they changed the name, the logo and the programme concept.
What will you see there?
The schedule is busy. Over a year there are around five two-artist shows plus one joint annual exhibition. Each show lasts under three weeks, so a second visit means an entirely different display.
The space also reaches out to the neighbourhood. In September 2020 it hosted WIP-KINGE, a project in which artists and musicians living in Wipkingen built an interactive show about their own area.
How do you get there, and when should you go?
The gallery sits in Wipkingen, within the city of Zürich, at roughly 47.394 N, 8.527 E. The district is well connected to the centre by public transport, and Hauptbahnhof is a short ride away. Because exhibitions change every few weeks and opening hours depend on the current show, check the programme before you set out.
A visit usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. It pairs well with a walk through Wipkingen and along the Limmat, or with a trip to larger institutions such as the Kunsthaus or the Kunsthalle.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants the independent scene rather than only the well-known museums. If you like young local art, a chance to talk with artists at an opening, or simply a different evening in Zürich, nano is a good pick.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee? The gallery operates as a non-commercial association. Entry terms for each exhibition are listed in its programme.
How often do the exhibitions change? About every two and a half weeks. A year holds roughly five two-artist shows and one group show.
Who runs the space? Since 2019, the curators Maria Bill, Antonia Hersche and Regula Weber, who took over the former KunstRaum R57.
Where exactly is nano? At Röschibachstrasse 57 in the Wipkingen district, postcode 8037 Zürich.
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