The photographs by Walter Rutishauser (1940–2017) capture a chapter in the history of Swiss political history. Walter ‘Ruti’ Rutishauser worked for many decades as a press photographer in the Federal Palace in Bern.

The exhibition at the Library am Guisanplatz BiG casts light on Rutishauser’s photographic work through a selection of pictures, including some black-and-white photos not previously exhibited. Taking a look through the photographer’s lens, we present highlights from the 1960s through to the 1990s.

You are invited to attend the exhibition opening on 12 May 2022 at 5pm.

• Daniel Kohler, Head, Library am Guisanplatz (BiG), will give the welcome address
  
• Dr Oswald Sigg, former Federal Council spokesperson, will give the address: Photographer by chance
• Mathias Kobel, BiG exhibition curator, will introduce the exhibition

Registration

Only a limited number of people can attend. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If you do not hear from us, you can assume that your registration is confirmed.

Please register by 10 May 2022 giving your full name and telephone number at bibliothek@gs-vbs.admin.ch or call us on +41 58 464 50 99.

The exhibition runs from 13 May 2022 to 24 February 2023 and can be visited during the BiG’s opening hours:

Monday–Friday

8.30–11am / 2–4.30pm