Celebrating 15 Years of Creativity at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel

In 2026, the Swatch Art Peace Hotel marks its 15th anniversary with a year‑long celebration of artistic innovation. The festivities begin with the Art Journey 2026 Exhibition, running from January 16 to February 15, 2026, and featuring more than 20 current and former artists‑in‑residence.

In 2026, the Swatch Art Peace Hotel proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the artist residency is launching a year‑long calendar of exciting events, beginning with the Art Journey 2026 Exhibition.

Running from January 16 to February 15, 2026, this unique exhibition brings together more than 20 current and former Swatch Art Peace Hotel artists-in-residence, whose works embody the residency’s enduring spirit of artistic experimentation and innovation.

The exhibition unfolds across four striking themes, each conceptually inspired by the latest chapter of the Swatch Art Journey. The four themes include:

1. Alchemy: This theme draws inspiration from the raw energy of abstract art, with each piece acting as a call to imagination and the discovery of new artistic languages.

2. Dance: This theme spotlights creations that embody softness, sophistication, and a touch of new romanticism, with each artwork serving as an invitation to feel the beat and move to the music of love.

3. Water and Light: This theme highlights works of art that are inspired by nature, the magic of reflection and refraction, and the illusion of the immaterial.

4. Power of Women: This theme is a passionate celebration of the strength, determination and imagination, realism and creativity of women.

Together these four themes form a vibrant artistic journey shaped by individual visions yet united under Swatch’s commitment to innovation, expression, and limitless imagination.

The latest chapter in the Swatch Art Journey: is the Swatch x Guggenheim Collection: four stunning watches, inspired by the works of legendary artists Edgar Degas, Paul Klee, Claude Monet and Jackson Pollock. Created in collaboration with the Guggenheim New York and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, this collection showcases designs inspired by renowned artists, featured in the Swatch Art Journey for the first time.