Swissness
This collection of photographs represents 50 years (1974-2024) of picture-making in Switzerland. I lived and worked in Bern in the mid-1970's. I have returned often over the years and remain close with Swiss friends who treat me like family, providing a welcoming home away from home for extended periods of time.
Swissness is a marketing term adopted by Parliament in 2013 to describe goods and services made in Switzerland. It is an updated version of ‘Swiss Made’ and alludes to more than the product or service itself- implying a higher level of superiority about everything Swiss.
I offer my own definition of Swissness with these photographs.
Rossfeld, Bern 2024
Westside, Bern 2008
Felsenau, Bern 2008
Bundesterrasse, Bern 2008
Lorraine Railway Viaduct, Bern 2013
Felsenau, Bern 2024
Monbijoupark, Bern 2001
Aare River, Bern 2002
Thun 1974
Limmat River, Zurich 2009
Bahnhof, Boll-Utzigen 2016
Munstergasse, Bern 2004
Kunsthaus, Zurich 2009
Munsterplatz, Bern 2012
Bundesplatz, Bern 2002
Spitalgasse, Bern 2008
Weltpostverein, Bern 2001
Hauptbahnhof, Bern 2002
Casinoplatz, Bern 2002
Barenplatz, Bern 2012
Hauptbahnhof, Bern 2012
Hauptbahnhof, Bern 1975
Spitalacher, Bern 2012
Wabern, Bern 2012
Hauptbahnhof, Basel 2009
Bahnhof, Wengen 2012
Breitenrain, Bern 2010
Zurich Airport, Kloten 1974
Kornhausplatz, Bern 2003
Bahnhof, Kleine Scheidegg 1985
Sulganau, Bern 2002
Aare River, Near Worblaufen 2001
Viamala, Graubünden 2012
Lungernersee, Obwalden 2009
Rothorn, Near Brienz 1975
Niesen, Near Spiez 1987
Glacier Express, Near Natschen 2012
Juf, Graubunden 2013
Near Utzigen 2013
Near Juf, Graubunden 2013
Near Worb 1974