Past
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Echoes of Being
Solo exhibition by Peter Demetz 27 Mar - 10 May 2025 We are delighted to present Echoes of Being, the second solo exhibition of internationally acclaimed sculptor Peter Demetz at Impulse Gallery, on view from March 27th - May 10th. A master of realistic wood sculpture, Demetz returns to Lucerne with ten exclusive new works commissioned for this exhibition.
Recognized as one of the foremost wood sculptors working today, Peter Demetz is celebrated for his exquisitely hand-carved figures, capturing human subjects in moments of introspection. His sculptures depict individuals seemingly suspended in time—caught between movement and stillness, thought and action. While the details of his figures are astonishingly intricate, down to the delicate folds of clothing, facial contours, and even individual strands of hair, their surroundings remain minimalist and abstract.
In Echoes of Being, Demetz juxtaposes precise realism with stark simplicity, exploring presence, absence, and perception. This profound meditation on human existence draws you into a world where time slows and silence resonates. Read more -
Time Traveler, Capturing Eras
Solo exhibition by Annemarie Terlage 13 Feb - 22 Mar 2025 Impulse Gallery is please to predent the highly anticipated solo exhibition Time Traveler, Capturing Eras by the Dutch artist Annemarie Terlage from 13 February until 22 March.
Annemarie Terlage has long been celebrated for her radiant interpretations of mid-century modernism, where architectural landscapes evoke a world of leisure, optimism, and nostalgia. Yet in Time Traveler, Capturing Eras, she takes a bold leap, exploring a striking duality of time and atmosphere. Alongside her signature sunlit villas, sleek pools, and stylized suburban dreamscapes, Terlage introduces an entirely new body of work—a series of baroque interiors that delve into the grandeur, intimacy, and melancholic weight of history.
Terlage’s artistic journey has mostly been shaped by an exploration of memory, space, and the built environment. Her paintings do not document reality but rather construct imagined places, informed by personal recollections, vintage photographs, and cultural memory. In this exhibition, she contrasts two distinct worlds—one drenched in the saturated colors of mid-century optimism, the other steeped in the dim glow of chandeliers, intricate gilded moldings, and velvety shadows of baroque interiors.
The baroque series marks a profound evolution in her work. While her mid-century modern compositions capture the bold clarity of light and structure, these interior scenes invite a more introspective gaze. Ultimately, Time Traveler, Capturing Eras is not just about aesthetics—it is about the emotional weight of spaces, about how architecture and interiors shape our experience of time. In juxtaposing the bold optimism of the mid-century world with the introspective, atmospheric depth of baroque interiors, Terlage creates a dialogue between eras—one that invites viewers to step in, wander, and lose themselves in time. Read more -
Vital Experts
Solo exhibition by Lipp & Leuthold 10 Jan - 8 Feb 2025 Impulse Gallery is pleased to announce its first exhibition of 2025 "Vital Experts" featuring the work of Lipp & Leuthold, a groundbreaking Swiss artist duo whose practice navigates the fluid boundary between abstraction and figuration. This exhibition focuses on their mastery of the line as a central element in their work—a medium that carries vitality, marks transitions, and embodies both structure and spontaneity.
Lipp & Leuthold’s artistic process is defined by their deliberate balance between control and openness. As they explain, “We leave some steps deliberately open; for others, we develop guidelines.” This approach imbues their paintings with a sense of constant evolution, where the line is not merely a marker but an active participant in the creation of the work. Their lines—at times frenetic and gestural, at others deliberate and structural—traverse their canvases, creating spaces that oscillate between chaos and order.
With "Vital Experts", Impulse Gallery highlights Lipp & Leuthold’s ability to turn the act of painting into a profound inquiry into transformation. Their work challenges viewers to consider how meaning is made, how form emerges, and how transitions—between abstraction and representation, between chaos and structure—are negotiated. Read more -
Transmissions
Solo exhibition by Ann Tracy 17 Oct - 21 Dec 2024 Impulse Gallery is proud to present Transmissions, an exhibition by the American artist Ann Tracy running from 17 October to 21 December, 2024.
Tracy, whose work spans painting, sculpture, and multimedia installation, draws from her extensive artistic training and engagement with contemporary social issues. Her career began with a focus on figurative abstraction, developed after her studies at Boston University, where she earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in sculpture.
Transmissions reflects Ann Tracy’s evolving exploration of her studio practices, as well as her response to social and political climates. Particularly since 2015, her work has taken on a more direct representation of women, often addressing themes of vulnerability, strength and empowerment. Tracy’s large-scale works tap into the gestalt of our times, each painting its own informational attunement whether she is using images of the human, animal, plant or landscape.
The exhibition will include an installation titled "They Never Died - Seven Roses" a collaborative work that integrates the poetry of Amy Hosig and the music of contemporary classical composer Marcelo Toledo. This installation reflects Tracy’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and the sharing of artistic experiences through collective expression.
Ann Tracy has always maintained a close connection to the artistic and cultural movements of her time, whether through her work in New York, her current base in Zurich, or her creative pursuits in Tuscany. Her dedication to art began at a young age, and her life-long commitment to her craft has led to a prolific body of work that continues to engage with contemporary social issues while remaining rooted in her personal experiences. Read more -
Playgrounds
Solo exhibition by Nicole Henning 22 Aug - 12 Oct 2024 Impulse Gallery is pleased to announce the solo exhibition "Playgrounds" by artist Nicole Henning, featuring both a selection of older works and new pieces created specifically for this exhibition.
In "Playgrounds," Henning presents large-format, colorful, figurative paintings. Protagonists frolic in theatrical worlds: lounging on chairs or playgrounds, striding through stormy landscapes, or fleeing from a wall of flames. They pose, sing, or dance amidst cacti, coolers, unicorns, and pistols. While initially appearing as a cheerful, colorful playground, closer inspection reveals deeper political and social commentary.
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MY WORLD OF FLOWERS
SOLO EXHIBITION BY ZHUANG HONG-YI 6 Jun - 17 Aug 2024 Impulse Gallery is thrilled to present the new solo exhibition of internationally acclaimed artist Zhuang Hong-yi , unveiling some of the artist's most representative works and a series of works uniquely commissioned for this exhibition running from 6 June to 17 August, 2024. Titled ‘My World of Flowers’, the exhibition... Read more -
MIRAGE
Solo exhibition by Claudia Limacher 18 Apr - 1 Jun 2024 Impulse Gallery is thrilled to present the highly anticipated solo exhibition of Claudia Limacher. Under the title "Mirage," Claudia Limacher not only explores the theme of invisible worlds but also the dichotomy of reality and perception. This exhibition showcases her latest works and takes the visitor on a journey through the chromatic universe of the synesthetic artist. Through the application of different materials such as ink, acrylic, oil paints, metallic pigments, among others, unpredictable, spontaneous, and yet harmonious interactions emerge that reflect the balance of chaos and order. Read more -
OKURERUTAIYOU - Delayed Sun
Solo exhibition by Keiko Kimoto 29 Feb - 13 Apr 2024 Impulse Gallery is thrilled to present the debut exhibition of Japanese artist Keiko Kimoto. The exhibition, titled Okurerutaiyou - Delayed Sun, offers a retrospective glimpse into the artist's formative years and the roots of her distinctive artistic expression, as well as the artist's latest creations that were exclusively commissioned for this exhibition. Kimoto’s work evokes themes of collective unconsciousness, synchronicity, and archetypal phenomena, as well as references to Wabi-Sabi aesthetic concepts, creating a unique narrative. Read more -
On Human Beauty
Solo exhibition by Christian Bolt 20 Oct - 23 Dec 2023 Impulse Gallery is proud to host the highly anticipated exhibition "On Human Beauty" by Swiss artist Christian Bolt. Showcasing his largest body of work to date, this exhibition explores the perception of the human image and its inherent contradictions. Regarded as one of Switzerland's most intriguing contemporary sculptors, Bolt follows in the footsteps of the country's prominent artists, incorporating abstract and classical influences into his sculptural creations.
Spanning across the expansive 440 square meters of gallery space, "On Human Beauty" features over 14 sculptures, as well as paintings and drawings, many of which were commissioned exclusively for this exhibition.
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Fragments: From the Origin to the Body
Maxim Wakultschik, Yulia Bas, and Rogelio Manzo 20 Jul - 12 Oct 2023 'Fragments: From the Origin to the Body' is a Maxim Wakultschik show accompanied by the artists Yulia Bas and Rogelio Manzo.
Through their unique approaches, these talented artists invite viewers on a transformative journey of self-reflection and exploration, delving into the intricate interplay of form, light, and personal narrative. Maxim Wakultschik's mathematically precise works and exploration of light and shadow showcase a formal order created from independent parts, while Yulia Bas's total fragmentation reflects the fragmented nature of identity in today's information-driven society. In contrast, Rogelio Manzo's portraits emphasise ornamentation and color as defining elements, celebrating human diversity and individuality. Together, these works represent the diverse facets of human existence, evoking emotions, provoking thought, and highlighting the transformative power of art. Read more -
Unexpected Constellations
Group Exhibition 8 Jun - 14 Jul 2023 'Unexpected Constellations' is a new group exhibition that brings together the work of artists from different disciplines, generations and cultures in a casual and unexpected dialogue. Unusual formal aesthetic associations will be explored to create these unique moments between the work of the different artists, while simultaneously enabling viewers to... Read more -
THE SILENCE OF TIME (LESSNESS)
SOLO EXHIBITION OF PETER DEMETZ 30 Mar - 3 Jun 2023 Impulse Gallery is proud to present Peter Demetz's first major exhibition in Switzerland from 30 March until 3 June. The exhibition, titled 'Die Still der Zeit[losigkeit]‘, reflects the Italian wood sculptor’s long-standing fascination with time, silence, and timelessness. It features 19 new sculptures that have never been shown before, taking over the entire 450 sqm of the gallery. Read more -
Flowers, fruits, landscapes, and other memories
Shen Xiaotong, Lu Luo, Zhuang Hong-yi, and He Tianqi 9 Feb - 25 Mar 2023 Impulse Gallery is delighted to present “Flowers, Fruits, Landscapes, and other Memories”. The exhibition focuses on the work of contemporary Chinese artists Shen Xiaotong (沈晓彤) , Lu Luo (罗璐), Zhuang Hong-yi (庄红艺) , and He TianQi (贺天琪) whose artistic practices, despite their different perspectives, find a common ground in the... Read more -
In Bunnies and in Colour
Hunt Slonem & Annemarie Terlage 12 Jan - 5 Feb 2023 Impulse Gallery is delighted to present its first exhibition of 2023 featuring new works by Hunt Slonem and Annemarie Terlage. 'In Bunnies and in Colour' honours the start of the Chinese year of the rabbit in 2023 with a rich variety of new works by Hunt Slonem who is renowned... Read more -
"CONFLUENCE"
A dialogue between artists 22 Oct 2022 - 11 Jan 2023 Impulse Gallery is delighted to present the new group exhibition 'Confluence' showcasing formal aesthetic dialogues between Annemarie Terlage, Zhuang Hong-yi, Dominic Virtosu, Christian Bolt, Claudia Limacher, Pieter Obels, Dylan Gebbia-Richards, Lu Luo, Robbert Fortgens, and Julian Voss-Andreae. As a space for people to share their love for art, the exhibition... Read more -
"BENEATH REALITY"
Solo exhibition by Julian Voss-Andreae 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2022 Impulse Gallery is honoured to present Julian Voss-Andreae's first solo exhibition in Switzerland featuring 10 new sculptures both indoor at Impulse Gallery and outdoor at the Grand Hotel National and KKL Luzern. Julian Voss Andreae understands, unlike hardly any artist, how to capture the interaction between humans and their environment;... Read more -
"DOMINIC VIRTOSU"
Debut Exhibition of Dominic Virtosu 29 Jul - 20 Aug 2022 Impulse Gallery is delighted to introduce the new representation of Dominic Virtosu in Lucerne, Switzerland. Dominic-Petru Virtosu was born in 1983 in Bucharest, Romania. He completed his formal artistic education with a license in painting in the class of renowned Romanian artist Florin Ciubotaru and a master's in 2013 at... Read more -
"ROBBERT FORTGENS"
Debut exhibition of Robbert Fortgens 6 - 23 Jul 2022 Impulse Gallery is delighted to present the new artist representation of Dutch artist Robbert Fortgens in Lucerne, Switzerland. Fortgens’ works are abstract, radiating an exceptional energy, coming from a stage in life where the artist fully opts for the limits of the very essential. This major crossroad demands a confrontation... Read more -
"MEMORIES OF LANDSCAPES"
Solo exhibition by Annemarie Terlage 2 Jun - 2 Jul 2022 Impulse Gallery is delighted to soon host the debut solo exhibition "Memories of Landscapes" of Dutch artist Annemarie Terlage. Central in her new bodies of work is her aspiration to share her memories of landscapes in her own unique style.
Annemarie Terlage composes landscapes and architectural settings through her experimental approach of mixing epoxy and acrylic paint on canvas. The array of lush landscapes and compositions in her work captures an almost dreamy delicacy of colours within resolute bold lines that present themselves with the element of depth of space. Dreams, memories, and visions of an ideal world, determine the attractiveness of a new series of monumental paintings Terlage created specially for her debut this season at Impulse Gallery. Aspirational titles like Hazey Haven, Summer of 69, and Melancholic Hill go along with reminiscent images of modern villa’s surrounded by lush gardens and beautifully illuminated pools. This new series seems to invite the onlooker to wander in wanderlust - layer by layer, the eyes are bedazzled by Annemarie Terlage’s memories of landscapes. Read more -
"FEELING FREE"
Solo exhibition by Claudia Limacher 7 Apr - 28 May 2022 Impulse Gallery is honored to present the first solo exhibition of Claudia Limacher in Switzerland. In this exhibition, Limacher expresses her joy of feeling free by creating imaginary places as a refuge and inspiration for hope and dreams.
Central in her new presented bodies of work are energetic wildflower works, cosmic explosions, and reflections of water. The shared commonality of unbound and free energy is accentuated through Limacher’s spontaneous use of mixed media and her impulsive brushstrokes that make each piece distinct and unique. The tactile qualities and heavy textures are memories, hidden truths and words unspoken, as the organic layers of paint indicate more than our eyes can see, inviting us to question our own perceptions. Read more -
"WONDERS OF COLOUR"
Group Exhibition 17 Feb - 2 Apr 2022 'Wonders of Colour' is a group exhibition that presents new bodies of work by Dylan Gebbia-Richards, Lu Luo, Claudia Limacher, and Zhuang Hong-yi amongst others. The selected pieces of the artist all creatively redefine the use of color as a way to transform the visual experience - each through their unique medium. Visit us at Haldenstrasse 19 or explore the online viewing room to experience the Wonders Of Colour. Read more -
"LITTLE JOYS"
Holiday Group Exhibition 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 IMPULSE GALLERY is excited to launch a new holiday exhibition featuring highly collectible small works from many artists including Zhuang Hong-yi, Maxim Wakultschik, Claudia Limacher, Dylan Gebbia-Richards, Lu Luo, and many more. Little Joys is a reminder that beauty, inspiration, and connectiveness can be found everywhere, even in the smallest of things, if you just look close enough. With a display of a unique collection of small pieces, we welcome you to visit IMPULSE GALLERY during the holiday season and to experience the colourful world of contemporary art. Read more -
"TRANSFORMATION"
Pieter Obels | Todd & Fitch | Wim Ricourt 21 Oct - 27 Nov 2021 IMPULSE GALLERY is delighted to announce the new group art exhibition TRANSFORMATION with the debuts of Pieter Obels and Todd & Fitch in addition to the latest works of Wim Ricourt. The exhibition will be on view online and in Lucerne from 21 October until 27 November at Haldenstrasse 19, 6006, Lucerne.
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"BLOSSOM"
Solo Exhibition by Zhuang Hong-yi 14 Aug - 14 Oct 2021 Blossom is the latest major solo exhibition by Zhuang Hong-yi featuring his world renowned colour changing flowerbed works and flower-themed landscape works right at Impulse Gallery. Read more -
"IMPULSE"
The first group exhibition 22 Apr - 22 Jul 2021 Impulse Gallery is built on the idea of art as community, as the meeting place for people from all roads of life coming together to share their passions and affections – their stories. Committed to the importance of art as inspiring thought, perception, and reflection, in a contemporary society that... Read more
