Fotomuseum Winterthur

Founded in Winterthur, Switzerland in 1993, Fotomuseum is a leading venue for the display and discussion of photography. Through exhibitions, publications, events, and the building of a collection (dating from 1960 to the present day) the museum explores the diversity of photographic media. Our programme presents the history of photography with the ambition of visualising that history differently. We also seek to understand the rapidly expanding nature of photographic technology and aesthetics today, especially through our commitment to research and our engagement with young artists. Fotomuseum takes pride in the quality of its exhibitions and in the uncompromising scrutiny of its discourse. Openness and hospitality are important to us. We challenge ourselves and our audiences to think differently about the photographic, convinced that to interpret the image is also to discover something important about the world. Through partnerships in Europe and across the globe we provide both on- and offline forums for the exchange of ideas and images. Our goal is to both inspire and surprise our many collaborators and visitors.