A major show explores the city’s rich history of collecting works by the Modern master

The museum will shut for just over a year to allow for improvements and additions to its infrastructure

An exhibition at the Kunstmuseum will document a movement that shook off the rules of the establishment

Local architects are responsible for plans to construct a tunnel that passes from the original site to the newly built annex

The exhibition (closing 2 July) will catalogue Holbein's output during his time in Basel, preceding Tate Britain's "Holbein in England"

Art consultant Daniella Luxembourg chooses her favourite places in the Swiss city

Up until this point, the works were in the custody of a foundation established by the Im Obersteg family subsequent to their purchase

The exhibition is unique in its decision to highlight the artist's choice of post-war residence

The passing of the greatest German symbolist is commemorated

The event that traditionally brings the American buyers to Europe opens 17 June

The stunning assemblage contains works by many Northern masters, including both the elder and younger Holbeins