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  1. Jun 5

    A Basque and engraver, is famous for his monumental metal sculptures. He forged iron to allow the material to expand and contract naturally. The name of this , made from weathering steel, is Lotura, meaning “knot” or “union” in Basque.

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  2. Jun 4

    With this piece, Swiss-Italian and painter captures the symbolic moment of the Games’ opening, and recalls the union of sport and culture. The five bronze athletes hold aloft the Olympic flag as they enter the stadium.

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  3. Jun 3

    The whole Museum team is looking forward to welcoming you once again! 🎉 Come and reconnect with the Olympic spirit and values. Take some time to relax in the Olympic Park and take in the magnificent view of Lake Geneva. 😍 →

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  4. May 30

    Catalan painter and was one of the main exponents of . This mural, commissioned by the IOC for the Seville 1992 Universal Exposition, is characteristic of his anti-aesthetic style and represents sporting dynamism.

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  5. May 29

    Jim Hart is an artist and Chief of the Haida Nation on the West Coast of Canada. His wooden enhance collections worldwide. This 18-metre-high totem pole, erected in the Olympic Park during the Winter Games, symbolises dialogue and welcome.

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  6. May 22

    The watercolourist, painter and sculptor, is known for his surrealist universe. His “men with hats” animated sequence was used for a TV channel. For The Museum, he produced this poetically rendered piece, from which rain patters to the ground.

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  7. May 21

    Sculptor , drawn to the relationship between and science, produced a kevlar torso, formed of six upright elements in an irregular shape. The elements split apart and revolve at regular intervals, but the harmony of the curves always remains.

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  8. May 18

    The Olympic Museum reopens on 8 June.🌈 Until then and .

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  9. May 15

    A major theme throughout the works of Polish sculptor is the beauty and fragility of the human body. In this fragmented face, his characteristic style can be seen in the abrupt changes of scale, recalling the imperfections of human nature.

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  10. May 14

    Swedish artist and writer Carl studied in Paris with the famous cubist painter Fernand Léger. Today, his is one of the most iconic works in the world. It was designed the day after John Lennon’s murder and symbolises .

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  11. May 7

    A painter and sculptor from Colombia, Botero is renowned for his exaggerated characters and objects inspired by pre-Columbian art. His sculpture of a voluptuous woman was renamed “Girl With A Ball” by IOC President Samaranch when it was acquired in 1993.

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  12. May 7

    This visual artist and member of the New Realism movement is mostly known for her multi-coloured female characters. She designed this polychrome resin sculpture, depicting two opposing football players, for the Olympic Movement.

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  13. Apr 28

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  14. Apr 28

    A leafy 22,000m2 park overlooking Lake Geneva, with a breath-taking view of the Alps: such is the delightful and inspiring setting for The Olympic Museum. It is a place that is highly appreciated and photographed by its visitors. We will see you very soon!💛

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  15. Apr 23

    Hard to imagine what the Olympic world would be without the Olympic spirit or the practice of sport? So you can discover these for yourself by using the various interactive multimedia devices. →

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  16. Apr 22

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  17. Apr 22

    Following the announcement by the Federal Council, museums will be allowed to reopen from 8 June.🎉The Olympic Museum should, therefore open its gates "as quickly as possible and as slowly as required"😉 . We are looking forward to welcoming you in good shape!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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  18. Apr 21

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  19. Apr 21

    Today, spread over three floors, The Olympic Museum takes you into the heart of the Olympic universe. Immerse yourself in the history of the Games, from their Ancient Greek origins to the present day, including the restoration of the Games by Pierre de Coubertin.

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  20. Apr 16

    The Olympic Museum is more than just a museum. It’s a friendly, vibrant hive of activity featuring numerous special events: Ancient discus, 2004. Percussion, 2007. Sumo, 1998. Bahia dancers in traditional costumes, 2016. →

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