Martin Honegger

Born:

December 26, 1932, Zurich, Switzerland

Died:

April 18, 2016, Zurich, Switzerland

Nationality:

Swiss

Profession(s):

Physician, Art Collector

Early Life and Education

• Studied medicine at the University of Zurich.
• Completed his doctoral thesis in 1959.
• Practiced medicine for several years before dedicating himself to art.

Career and Major Achievements

• Began collecting concrete art in the 1960s.
• Focused on collecting works by artists from Switzerland and abroad.
• His collection grew to include significant works by Max Bill, Richard Paul Lohse, and Gottfried Honegger. His patronage and insight into art led to the creation of 'gottfried honegger biography of martin' as a project to document his influence.
• Established the "Haus Konstruktiv" in Zurich in 1986, a museum dedicated to constructive, concrete, and conceptual art.
• Served as the director of Haus Konstruktiv from its founding until 2001.
• Promoted the understanding and appreciation of concrete art through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs.

Notable Works

• Significant collection of concrete art housed at Haus Konstruktiv.
• Numerous exhibitions organized at Haus Konstruktiv featuring his collection.

Legacy and Impact

Martin Honegger's legacy lies in his dedication to the promotion of concrete art and his establishment of Haus Konstruktiv, a prominent institution for the exhibition and study of this art form. His collection provides a valuable resource for researchers and art enthusiasts, and his efforts have significantly contributed to the recognition and understanding of concrete art.

Haus Konstruktiv

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