Circle of Friends
The association “Circle of Friends” of the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich creates a unique framework for design achievements. For, in addition to the support from the public authorities, good design also needs private involvement. As a “friend of the house” you make it possible for the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, to continue presenting design, visual communication and architecture for discussion at an international level. The museum’s task includes preserving the history of design in our collections, presenting contemporary positions in exhibitions and publications, and taking an enquiring look into the future.
As a member you support the museum and you enjoy numerous privileges that allow you to explore even more intensively the rich variety of facilities we offer:
- Free admission to all exhibitions in the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
- Free admission to all museum events: tours, podium discussions, lectures, and concerts
- Exclusive pre-opening viewings of all exhibitions
- Special tours of the exhibitions and the collection archive
- Free admission to the exhibitions in the museums MUDAC and Photo Elysée
- Special events, for members only
- 20% discount on all editions, publications and exhibition posters of the museum (available at the museum shops of both locations)
- Reduced prices in the café of the site at Ausstellungsstrasse
- Detailed annual report of the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
Upcoming events
Editions
The circle of friends launches new artist's editions on a regular basis.
Members benefit from 20% discount!
All available editions are available in the museum shops on Ausstellungsstrasse and in the Toni-Areal.
Selected editions may also be ordered online (members via welcome.freundeskreis@zhdk.ch).
Le Modulor, 1950/1956
Zwillinge vor dem «Temple du Python», Ouidah, Benin, 2002
Andy Warhol. New York, USA, 1984
Drei Mitglieder der Yakuza sichern eine Kreuzung. Tokio, Japan, 1988
Bal Banal, 1924
Taureau, 1953
Révolution, 2018
Risographie, 2015
Il pleut, 1916
Stapeltischchen BE64
Monotype, 2011
Rinderherde, Argentinien, 1958
Strassentheater, Napoli, 1956
Baugerüst an der Kirche von Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, 1955
Detailansicht von Südost, Notre-Dame du Haut Ronchamp, 1955
Lichtscharten in der Südwand der Kirche Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, 1955
Mexico City San Cristobal (Luis Barragan), 1976
Ägypten, Suezkanal, 1956
Helena Christensen, Vogue Italia, 2001
Chanel Story, 1996
Ray Charles, Interview, 1991
The Eye of Love, 1952
Rail Magic, 1949
Espressotasse & Unterteller, 2019
Tasse, 2019
Teller, 2019
Platzteller Stripes, Entwurf 1985
estate e moda, la Rinascente, 1959
Walking on High Ground. Bangladesh, 2015
Ship Breaking Yard. Karachi, Pakistan, 2015
Plywood Chair, 1988 / 2016
Parenthesis right – left, 2012
Zermatt, Schweiz, 2012
Vertèbre de poisson, 1933
Galet sur le sable, 1935
Hocker, 2014
Fôret, Sondermülldeponie Bonfol, 2005-2017
Registration
ZHdK student CHF 30
ZHdK member CHF 50
Junior (young people up to 16, students up to 26) CHF 50
Senior citizens, alumni ZHdK CHF 80
Single members CHF 120
Couples, families (including all children up to 16) CHF 180
Combined member Netzhdk CHF 110, registration: netzhdk.ch
New members pay half of the annual fee from July and no annual fee from October.
Please note that the correspondence as well as events of the Friends of the museum are offered in German language exclusively.
Contributions are tax deductible.
Bank:
ZKB, CH71 0070 01148071 34742
Annual subscriptions:
- CHF 1000
- CHF 2500
- CHF 5000
- CHF 7500
- ab CHF 10 000
Contributions are tax deductible.
Bank:
ZKB, CH71 0070 01148071 34742
Board
Franziska Barmettler (b. 1982)
Master of Science in Economics. Since 2019 Head of Sustainability at IKEA Switzerland and member of parliament of the Canton of Zurich for the Green Liberal Party. Member of the Boards of Operation Libero and swisscleantech; co-founder and Head of Policy of the swisscleantech business association from 2009 to 2016 and Co-CEO from 2015 to 2016.
Daniel Freitag (b. 1971)
Trained as a graphic designer from 1988 to 1992, worked as a freelance graphic designer for various Zurich advertising agencies. Since 1993 employer and idea generator, bag maker, truck tarpaulin recontextualizer, designer, developer, representative, and with Markus Freitag founder and owner of FREITAG lab. ag.
Vice President: Niklaus Haller (b. 1974)
Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration (Zurich University of Applied Sciences). From 2001 to 2018 Director at Credit Suisse Schweiz AG (Senior Management), since 2019 Head of Clients and Member of the Executive Committee at Globalance Bank AG.
President/Treasurer: Markus Helbling (b. 1961)
Self-employed independent management consultant and board member. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soeder AG since 2021. From 1986—2022 various positions at BDO AG, including member of the Executive Committee.
Arthur Rüegg (b. 1942)
Architect ETH BSA SIA. Professor emeritus at ETH Zurich. Own architecture firm in Zurich since 1971. From 1991 to 2007 Full Professor of Architecture and Construction at ETH Zurich. Researches and publishes on contemporary Swiss architecture as well as on classical modernist construction, colors, and interiors.
Office Manager: Mónica Gómez (b. 1973)
Joined the Museum für Gestaltung Zurich in April 2023 as Assistant to the Director. Commercial employee & marketing specialist with over 20 years of experience in electronic media. Mainly with marketers such as Seven.One Entertainment Group, Goldbach Media etc. as well as TV & radio stations such as TeleZüri, 3 Plus TV & Radio 24. Mainly active in the areas of product management, marketing & sales support.
Megi Zumstein (b. 1973)
Trained as a signwriter, followed by studies in visual design at the Zurich School of Art and Design (today Zurich University of the Arts). Won Swiss Design Award in 2002. Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Art and Design. Worked with Claudio Barandun at the graphic design studio “Hi” from 2007 to 2019 before founding Megi Zumstein Visuelle Gestaltung in 2020.