Museum Tinguely, located in the Solitudepark in Basel, is home to the permanent exhibitions of works by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely (1925 - 1991).
The museum building is a donation by La Roche AG to the city and region of Basel to mark the company's 100th anniversary. It was designed by Ticinese architect Mario Botta and completed in 1996.
The museum's architecture features a combination of red brick and steel elements with large windows offering views of the surrounding park and river.
Museum Tinguely - exterior facade facing the Rhine
The museum's design includes a promenade along the Rhine, enhancing the connection between the interior spaces and the riverfront.
Museum Tinguely - entrance
Museum Tinguely - promenade along the Rhine
Museum Tinguely houses the world's largest collection of Jean Tinguely's works, encompassing all phases of his artistic career. The collection includes kinetic sculptures, drawings, letters, photographs, and documents.
entrance hall
museum exhibition
In 1986, Jean Tinguely witnessed a dramatic fire near his studio in Neyruz, where a lightning strike destroyed a historic farmhouse and killed several animals. This event inspired his “Mengele Totentanz” cycle comprised of fourteen kinetic sculptures made from remains of the fire.
Mengele Totentanz
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