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“Heritage”, by Daniela Markovic. Born in Rambouillet, near Paris, to a family of Serbian origin, the artist has lived in Lausanne since 2010. <\/p>\n
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Switzerland\u2019s first Mus\u00e9e Artistes Femmes (MAF) opened earlier this month in Lausanne, a venue dedicated to recognising and promoting women artists. Its inaugural exhibition, \u201cCellules\u201d, runs until June 4 and showcases the work of twelve artists.\n<\/p>\n
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March 4, 2026 marks a historic date for Switzerland\u2019s cultural landscape: the opening of the Mus\u00e9e Artistes Femmes (MAF)External link<\/a> in Lausanne. This new venue, the only one of its kind in Switzerland, is dedicated exclusively to showcasing works by women, offering overdue visibility to artists who remain underrepresented in a field still largely dominated by men.<\/p>\n The MAF initiative is a response to a striking fact: in Switzerland, women represent only a small proportion of artists exhibited in museums. This historical and structural underrepresentation deprives the public of important artistic voices and hinders the emergence of new talent.<\/p>\n Two works by the Cape Verdean artist H\u00e9lia Aluai: \u201cHunting Scene\u201d and \u201cGod Wills\u201d (Man dreams, and the work is born), 2026. <\/p>\n \u00a9Mus\u00e9e Artistes Femmes <\/p>\n More of an ecosystem than a museum<\/p>\n The MAF project, spearheaded by the Espace Artistes Femmes association and its director Marie Bagi, has taken five years to come to fruition. It positions itself as a \u201ctalent incubator\u201d, aimed at supporting and advancing the careers of emerging and contemporary female artists. More than an exhibition space, the museum aims to be a living ecosystem where artists can meet to discuss, create and share their work with the public.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes, as a woman [artist], you can feel alone. Here, we come together with women who have the same aspirations and do the same work. Symbolically, it\u2019s beautiful,\u201d says artist Delphine Costier.<\/p>\n Laura Zimmermann: \u201cWith Eyes Closed\u201d, 2026. <\/p>\n \u00a9Mus\u00e9e Artistes Femmes <\/p>\n A springboard for artists<\/p>\n For its inaugural exhibition, entitled \u201cCellules\u201d, MAF is showcasing the work of twelve artists who have taken over the space. Some have also collaborated on shared artistic projects. The aim is to highlight female artists and promote their work in French-speaking Switzerland and beyond.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a springboard for women artists. We\u2019re based in French-speaking Switzerland, but the idea is for it to radiate throughout Switzerland \u2013 and, of course, abroad,\u201d explains Marie Bagi, MAF\u2019s general and artistic director.<\/p>\n Admission to the MAF is free, reflecting the museum\u2019s commitment to making art accessible to all and encouraging visitors to discover these artists. <\/p>\n \n More<\/p>\n More <\/p>\n Culture\n <\/p>\n Women remain largely under-represented in Swiss museums <\/p>\n This content was published on <\/p>\n Aug 16, 2021 <\/p>\n Women still struggle for visibility in Swiss museums. But local initiatives have taken the cause to heart. <\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Helia-Aluai-Scene-de-chasse-Dieu-veut-2026-\u00a9-Musee-Artistes-Femmes.jpg\")
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