Nicky Saint-Phalle, Sophie Täuber-Arp and Pipilotti Rist are internationally famous Swiss ...

All three women are known for their works of art: Taeuber-Arp for modern art, Rist for video art, Saint Phalle for large, colourful sculptures.

Common mistakes

A: politicians.

None of the three women was active in politics.

C: engineers.

They did not design machines or buildings; they made art.

Writers, artists, National Museum

Switzerland has well-known writers. Johanna Spyri wrote the book «Heidi» in 1880. It tells the story of a girl who lives with her grandfather in the mountains of Graubünden. Heidi has been translated into more than 50 languages and often made into films. She is the most famous character in Swiss literature.

Culture, economy and Switzerland in the world · Art and literature

Sources

• zh.ch
• landesmuseum.ch
• eda.admin.ch

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.