Berghotel Schatzalp, Davos
Perched high above Davos, the Berghotel Schatzalp is nestled in an expansive park. This historic location connects landscape, memory, and the present. Here, contemporary sculptures enter into a quiet dialogue with history and everyday life.
The Berghotel Schatzalp is situated above Davos, opening up to the Grisons mountain world. As a former sanatorium, the place has a rich history. The large hotel park forms its own grounds with paths, terraces, and sightlines. A central element is the Alpinum, a botanical garden at this altitude. It is preserved and maintained as a historical part of the site. Schatzalp also has a literary presence; Thomas Mann stayed here. The location is associated with his novel, The Magic Mountain. History is part of the atmosphere and shapes how one moves and stays within the hotel.
In this context, art encounters the place as part of everyday life. A work by Kurt Laurenz Metzler is on display: 'The Great Newspaper Reader'. Since the late 1960s, Metzler developed a distinctive sculptural language focusing on the human figure. His works are intended for public spaces and relate to everyday situations. This also aligns with the hotel newspaper, which is still physically distributed within the building.
Max Roth's wooden sculptures provide a quiet counterpoint. His sculptures are crafted from a single piece of wood, with the void playing a central role. Roth understands it as a form-giving element. The works refer to archetypal vessels and simple geometric structures. Interior and exterior spaces intertwine, altering the perception of space.
At Schatzalp, place, nature, and art merge seamlessly. The sculptures blend into the grounds and the building, allowing space for personal observations.
