We're proud to present the 15th annual edition of Engadin Art Talks, which took place from 23 to 25 January 2026, in Zuoz.
Marking a jubilee celebration, this programme featured a rich spectrum of public events, exhibitions, lectures, musical performances, and artistic presentations.
Curated by Daniel Baumann, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Philip Ursprung, E.A.T. highlighted innovative contributions designed to strengthen connections and open new spaces for reflection. With its focus on forward-looking ideas and interdisciplinary exchange, the jubilee edition engaged and inspired a broad audience.
Otobong Nkanga’s exhibition 'In A Place Yet Unknown' remains on view at the San Bastiaun chapel in Zuoz. The exhibition is open to the public on Saturdays from 14:00 to 16:00, until mid February, and can be found at Stradun 48, Zuoz.
Friday, Jan. 23
Besides the main talks we offered an additional versatile programme for Circle of Friends members on Friday. To have exclusive access to such programmes, join our Circle of Friends.
Saturday, Jan. 24
10:00 – 10:10
WELCOME
Romeo Cusini (president of the municipality of Zuoz)
10:10 – 10:20
IN MEMORY OF KOYO KOUOH
Cristina Bechtler (E.A.T. founder)
Daniel Baumann (E.A.T. curator)
Hans Ulrich Obrist (E.A.T. curator)
Philip Ursprung (E.A.T. curator)
Philippe Mall (saxophonist and composer)
10:20 – 10:25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger (E.A.T. managing director)
10:25 – 10:30
INTRODUCTION
Philip Ursprung (E.A.T. curator)
10:30 – 11:00
EMBODIED NEUROAESTHETICS
Emily Cross (neuroscientist and dancer)
11:00 – 11:30
ADD ON TAKE AWAY / ADD AWAY TAKE ON
Jan de Vylder (architect)
11:30 – 12:00
COFFEE BREAK
12:00 – 12:30
PERIPHERAL FOCAL POINTS
Tobia Bezzola (art historian)
13:00 – 15:00
LUNCH BREAK
At Sur-En, Resgia 250, Zuoz (for lunch ticket holders and COF only)
15:15 – 15:45
MIND THE GAP: ON MUSEUMS, ARCHITECTURAL FICTIONS AND THE FUTURE
Mariam Issoufou (architect)
15:45 – 16:15
NEWS FROM THE PLANETARY UPGRADE LOUNGE OR DAVOS IS A VERB
Jules Spinatsch (artist)
16:15 – 16:45
IN CONVERSATION
Otobong Nkanga (artist)
Hans Ulrich Obrist (E.A.T. curator)
16:45 – 16:55
PRE-LAUNCH: E.A.T. INDEX
Christian Herren (curator and editor of the E.A.T. Index)
Daan Couzijn (artist and co-editor of the E.A.T. Index)
16:55 – 17:10
PERFORMANCE
Bigna Guler
Ils tschavats trio
18:00 – 19:00
EXHIBITION OPENING: IN A PLACE YET UNKNOWN
Otobong Nkanga
At Chapel San Bastiaun 3, Zuoz
18:00 – 19:00
VISIT OF KULTURARCHIV OBERENGADIN
At Plaz 12, Zuoz
18:00 – 19:00
GALLERY VISITS
Galerie Tschudi
Galleria Monica de Cardenas
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EVENING PROGRAMME
At Chesa Gregori, San Bastiaun 11, Zuoz (by invitation and COF only)
19:30 – 20:00
PERFORMANCE: FIVE FRIENDS IN FIVE ACTS (2025)
Trajal Harrell (choreographer)
Songhay Toldon (dancer)
Perle Palombe (dancer)
20:00
FONDUE DINNER
21:00
MUSICAL CONTRIBUTION
Ils tschavats trio
19:00 – 00:00
FILM SCREENINGS
Screening of winning films of the St. Moritz Art Film Festival (SMAFF) 2026
Sunday, Jan. 25
09:00 – 09:30
PERFORMANCE
Bigna Guler
At James Turrell Tower (Skyspace Piz Uter), Hotel Castell, Zuoz
09:45 – 10:15
MORNING COFFEE
At Halle am Plazzet, Zuoz
10:15 – 10:45
IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO SAY "NEVER AGAIN" (IT IS JUST A SMALL STEP FROM SOCIAL EXCLUSION TO MURDER)
Ivan Lefkovits (immunologist and Holocaust survivor)
10:45 – 11:15
GAPS AND BONDS, WALLS AND BRIDGES
Trajal Harrell (dancer and choreographer)
Daniel Baumann (E.A.T. curator)
11:15 – 11:45
NATION OF STRANGERS: ON THE ART OF BELONGING IN A FRACTURED WORLD
Ece Temelkuran (writer)
Hans Ulrich Obrist (E.A.T. curator)
11:45 – 11:50
WRAP-UP & GOODBYE
Daniel Baumann (E.A.T. curator)
