Art in Time

In the Bernese Oberland, haute horlogerie and contemporary art create a shared space for reflection on time.

The clock is ticking. And yet, time seems to follow a different rhythm at Studio Naegeli in Gstaad. Slower, more tangible, more malleable. In this exclusive holiday resort in the Bernese Oberland, two projects come together that at first glance appear worlds apart, yet on closer inspection explore the very same theme: time. Art in Time, the curated gallery for independent watchmakers, and the exhibition Temporal Matter, which brings together time-related artistic works, create a space where mechanical precision and artistic reflection meet.

Time as an Art Form

Founded by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of the Geneva-based watch and jewellery manufacturer Chopard, Art in Time is an innovative gallery and boutique concept dedicated to sophisticated watchmaking. Launched in Monaco in 2019 and located in close proximity to the Casino, the gallery does not see itself as a traditional watch salon, but rather as a curated space for thought, bringing together independent watchmakers and niche brands such as Ferdinand Berthoud, Chopard, Ressence and Urwerk.

The extension now presented in Gstaad showcases watches as works of art in which creativity, craftsmanship and technical excellence converge. Each timepiece is a statement, each mechanism the expression of a personal vision. Time is made visible here – not merely measured.

Temporal Matter approaches the subject from a conceptual and artistic perspective. On display are objects, installations and works that address transience, materiality and perception. The artistic journey ranges from sketches by Jean Tinguely to small-format paintings by Surrealist Fanny Brennan, to works by Carl Andre, drawings by Mikhail Romadin and a large-scale photograph by Thomas Ruff. Here, time is not controlled, but experienced sensually and critically examined.

Studio Naegeli – A Space for Encounter

The presentation of both concepts in Gstaad is no coincidence. Studio Naegeli, minimalist and flooded with light, allows for a focused engagement with the objects. Away from urban cultural centres, time becomes perceptible in the alpine tranquillity – between precise movements of watch mechanisms and fluid artistic forms. For curator Anna Högl, co-owner of Studio Naegeli, time has long been a subject of research. From an anthropological perspective, she explores how cultural, social and bodily practices shape the experience of temporal reality.

In a world of increasing acceleration, Art in Time and Temporal Matter create moments of deceleration. They invite visitors not merely to consume time, but to observe it, to feel it and to reflect upon it. Accompanied by the soft ticking of watches, each second becomes tangible for what it truly is: unique and precious.

Information on Art in Time

When: through 15 March 2026

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