Cultural Support

Discovering Photography

A launch pad for new values in photography, Zurich Discoveries, sponsored by Zurich Spain, is part of PhotoEspaña, one of the largest photography festivals in the world. The various exhibitions throughout Madrid, along with other related activities, have attracted more than 600,000 people a year. PhotoEspaña is now the most popular international festival and biggest cultural event in Spain. To learn more www.phedigital.com.

The Lucerne Festival

The Lucerne Festival is one of the most well-known classical music festivals in Europe. For several years, Zurich Switzerland has been involved in the Easter and Summer festivals. As the main sponsor of the Easter festival, Zurich lends special support to the performances by the internationally renowned Bayerische Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra. To learn more www.lucernefestival.ch.

The Beethoven Festival

Zurich Germany is a sponsor of the Annual Beethoven Festival, where international artists and first-rate young musicians bring to life Beethoven's music in his hometown Bonn.

Digital Art

Financial information and real-time weather are used by artist John Klima to create a unique work of art. Commissioned by Zurich Global Assets (ZGA) the 3-D simulation uses real-time weather and financial information to manipulate the movements of various "natural" objects, including birds and trees. "Ecosytem", as the piece is entitled, was featured in the Whitney Museum's digital art exhibit, along with other works including "CPU" by artist John Simon, Jr., which was also acquired by ZGA. Two of these digital artworks also reflect the constantly changing and evolving financial environment in which the Zurich Financial Services Group operates. Both works are now on display in the New York offices.

Encouraging Local and International Art

Zurich North America in Schaumburg, Illinois maintains a partnership with the Northwest Cultural Council, which exhibits original works by local artists at nine Corporate Gallery spaces in the Northwest Corridor. One of these is the Zurich Corporate Gallery, housed in the Zurich Towers, which displays the works of local artists and artisans on a rotating schedule. Zurich North America also supports the Council through corporate art purchases, newsletter design and art fairs.