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Vision Arts Festival: A Collaboration Between Yasha Young and Gregory Pages
For over a decade, Vision Arts Festival has been a pioneering celebration of art, nature, and community, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Co-curated by founder Gregory Pages and internationally renowned curator Yasha Young, this enduring partnership has transformed the festival into a globally recognized platform where contemporary art and the natural environment converge.
A Festival Like No Other
Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Crans-Montana provides an unparalleled setting for the Vision Arts Festival. Its sweeping landscapes, crisp alpine air, and stunning vistas serve not only as a backdrop but as an integral part of the artistic experience. The festival’s installations and artworks are carefully designed to interact with this unique environment, making every piece a harmonious extension of the natural surroundings. Whether exploring forest trails, mountain peaks, or hidden village corners, visitors discover art that feels like a seamless part of the landscape.
Celebrating Artistic Visionaries
The Vision Arts Festival has hosted an extraordinary roster of internationally acclaimed artists, whose creations reflect the festival’s ethos of innovation and harmony:
Highlights include
- 1010 (@1010zzz): A Hamburg-based contemporary artist known for his optical illusions that invite observers into a mesmerizing abyss.
- 2Alas (@2alas): A duo of Costa Rican and Cuban artists based in Miami, recognized for their monochromatic murals blending geometric patterns with portraiture.
- Ampparito (@ampparito): Spanish artist celebrated for his thought-provoking works that play with context and perception, often transforming everyday objects into surreal visuals.
- Astro (@astro_odv): French artist whose self-taught techniques combine curves, calligraphy, and dynamic shapes to create striking abstract compositions.
- Bond Truluv (@bondtruluv): German artist who integrates augmented reality with graffiti, pushing the boundaries of traditional street art through technology.
- Cédric Mabillard (Kesa) (@kesa_geneve): Swiss illustrator and graffiti artist known for his vibrant characters and dynamic compositions that enliven urban spaces.
- Lora Zombie (@lorazombie): A Russian self-taught artist known for her vibrant, edgy watercolor works that blend pop culture, surrealism, and street art.
- Borondo (@gonzaloborondo): Spanish muralist and installation artist celebrated for his poetic, emotive works that explore the human condition and interact powerfully with their surroundings.
- Claudia Six (@claudiasixart): A Swiss-based artist renowned for her delicate yet impactful works that often bridge the line between fine art and street art.
A Legacy of Creativity and Connection
The partnership between Gregory Pages and Yasha Young has been the foundation of the Vision Arts Festival’s success, bringing together a shared vision for elevating art as a transformative force. Over the past decade, they have created a space where artists and audiences can connect with both each other and the extraordinary environment of Crans-Montana. Through its commitment to sustainability, cultural dialogue, and artistic excellence, the festival continues to inspire and innovate. As it looks toward the future, the Vision Arts Festival remains a shining example of how art can enrich not only the cultural landscape but also the natural world, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come.