Petra Weiss finissage, public dialogue on Max Bill and educational

Finissage for Petra Weiss and upcoming events at m.a.x. museo

The exhibition program at Spazio Officina and m.a.x. museo concludes with public initiatives including a guided visit with the artist, a conversation on Max Bill and a hands-on workshop for families.

Main program

• Finissage — Petra Weiss. La bellezza esiste
  Sunday 19 April 2026, 16:30. Free guided visit led by the director and co-curator Nicoletta Ossanna Cavadini. Petra Weiss will be present to discuss her work and answer audience questions. A toast will follow the event. (Exhibition entry ticket required.)
• Public talk — Jakob Bill and Mario Botta in dialogue
  Thursday 23 April 2026, 18:30, Accademia di architettura, Mendrisio (Università della Svizzera italiana), Agorà Galfetti. Moderated by journalist Rachele Bianchi Porro. The conversation focuses on Max Bill's contributions to architecture, art and design in the 20th century. Free admission.
• Educational workshop — Mathematics as art
  Saturday 25 April 2026, 15:00-17:00. Participants will explore geometric shapes and collaboratively create an artwork. A snack offered by the museum follows. Registration: [email protected]

Other dates to note

• Friday 1 May 2026
  International Museum Day: 10:30 guided visit with free admission at m.a.x. museo; 15:30-16:30 Mathematics and Art workshop at CIAG led by Cesare Baj. Free participation; registration required at [email protected].
• Sunday 10 May 2026, 10:30
  Families at the museum: guided visit for parents, grandparents, children and adolescents. Non-alcoholic aperitif to follow. Register at [email protected].
• Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 May 2026
  Cultural trip to Stuttgart and Ulm with guided visits to Max Bill sculptures, Mercedes‑Benz Museum, Neue Staatsgalerie, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, the Ulm School and the Weissenhofmuseum. Info and bookings: [email protected].

Practical information

The exhibition catalogue for Petra Weiss is published by Fidia Edizioni d'arte for the Centro Culturale Chiasso and is available at the show (CHF/euro 30, 192 pp). To book workshops and guided tours requiring registration, contact [email protected]. For the cultural trip, write to [email protected].

Please check the museum's calendar for any updates or changes before attending.