Am Webstuhl der Zeit

mudac and Fondation Toms Pauli are proud to present an exceptional exhibition dedicated to tapestry as a vector for social and political discourse.

The exhibition brings together major works from the Toms collection, woven in the prestigious Brussels workshops between 1660 and 1725, alongside contemporary creations by Goshka Macuga and Grayson Perry. Tapestries, such as The History of Scipio Africanus and The Emperors Titus and Vespasian, depict glorious and symbolic episodes from Roman narratives. At this occasion two tapestries will be presented to the public for the first time, highlighting the value and prestige of this collection, owned by the State of Vaud.

Practical information

Access

Public transportation: métro M2 stop Bessières; bus 6, 7 or 66 stop Bessières; bus 16 stop Pont Bessières.

From the train station CFF: métro M2, direction Sallaz/Croisettes, stop Bessières.

By car: Coming from the north of Lausanne, exit Lausanne-Vennes, then follow “Centre/toutes directions”.

Coming from the south of Lausanne, exit Lausanne-Maladière, then follow “Centre”.

Closest parkings: Riponne, Mon-Repos or Rôtillon.

Mobility-impaired

The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs, except for two rooms on the second floor (glass art collection). The life is 90 cm wide (door) and 210 cm long.