Description: The Museum for Australian Aboriginal Art “La grange” and the Motorcar Museum “Le manège” welcome you for a visit in Môtiers in Val de Travers.
New exhibition from 11 June 2023: Utopia in Colours
Upon the initiative of Gerard and Theresa Burkhardt-Felder, both passionate collectors and lovers of art, the Foundation Burkhardt-Felder Arts and Culture was established in 2002. It aims to acquaint a large public with two specific art forms: the art of Australian Aborigines and international motorcar design, developed by famous producers.
The founders Theresa and Gérard Burkhardt lived in Australia for twenty-five years. During that time, they became acquainted with Aboriginal art, the artistic expression of one of the oldest cultures in the world, dating back almost 60,000 years. They were impressed with their spiritual concept, which includes respect for nature and earth, and with their complex sociocultural history. The art of the Aborigines, an impressive amalgam of sacred motifs and vibrant colours, expressed in contemporary fashion, fa