We proudly invite you to the 15th annual edition of Engadin Art Talks, taking place from 23 to 25 January 2026, in Zuoz.
Marking a jubilee celebration, this programme will feature 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. will highlight 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 promises to engage and inspire a broad audience.
Friday, Jan. 23
Besides the main talks we offer an additional versatile programme for Circle of Friends members on Friday. To have exclusive access to this programme, join our Circle of Friends.
Saturday, Jan. 24
10:00 – 10:10
WELCOME
Romeo Cusini (President Community Zuoz)
Cristina Bechtler (E.A.T. founder)
10:10 – 10:20
IN MEMORY OF KOYO KOUOH
Daniel Baumann (E.A.T. curator)
Hans Ulrich Obrist (E.A.T. curator)
Philip Ursprung (E.A.T. curator)
10:20 – 10:25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dayle Bechtler-Lustenberger (E.A.T. managing director)
10:25 – 10:30
BONDS & GAPS
Philip Ursprung (E.A.T. curator)
10:30 – 11:00
EMBODIED NEUROAESTHETICS
Emily Cross (neuroscientist)
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
MUSEUMS, ARCHITECTURAL FICTIONS AND GLOBAL FUTURITIES
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 – 17:00
PERFORMANCE
Bigna Guler
Ils tschavats trio
18:00 – 19:00
EXHIBITION OPENING
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 by SMAFF 2025 (St. Moritz Art Film Festival)
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)
