Since 2000 Fondazione Marguerite Arp and Heinrich Gebert Kulturstiftung Appenzell have been cooperating closely. Their main goals are the preservation of the Fondazione Marguerite Arp in its present form, the regular presentation of Hans Arp's works in Appenzell and the conception of joint exhibitions. This alliance of foundations, which was initiated by Heinrich Gebert, has also made possible the construction of the new depository and exhibition building in Locarno by firm Gigon/Guyer, Zürich.