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Riedfunken, 1977, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Riedfunken, 1977, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

Funken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

Riedfunken, 1983, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Riedfunken, 1983, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 1978, photo: Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 1978, photo: Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Riedfunken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

Riedfunken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

Funken 1999, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 1999, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 2015, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 2015, photo Funkenverein Ried Appenzell

Funken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

Funken 2005, photo Stefan Rötheli

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Appenzell

Riedfunken

7 March – 27 April 2025 / Kunsthalle

A comprehensive illustrated book about the Riedfunken is being produced by the Appenzeller Volksfreund publishing house. The iconic spring ritual fire known as the Riedfunken inspired the project group around Innerrhoden artist Roman Signer and his publisher Peter Zimmermann to create this publication. It brings together historical photographs and images from recent decades—many from private archives and photo albums. The history of the tradition and the fascination of the Riedfunken are explored in accompanying texts and in an interview with Roman Signer.

Organisation: Funkenverein Ried Appenzell, Korp. Stiftung Ried, Kunsthalle Appenzell, Maurus Aeschbacher, Manuel Brülisauer, Monica Dörig, Stefanie Gschwend, Tobias Haas, Roland Inauen, Alfred Koller, Guido Koller, Hans Koller, Christian Manser, Agathe Nisple, Alexandra Signer, Roman Signer and Peter Zimmermann.

Riedfunken 1994, photo Funkenverein Appenzell

Riedfunken 1994, photo Funkenverein Appenzell

Photo book Riedfunken Appenzell

Edited by
Stefanie Gschwend, Guido Koller, Roman Signer, Peter Zimmermann
Idea

Roman Signer, Peter Zimmermann
Design

Peter Zimmermann
Texts

Roland Inauen (Vorwort), Monica Dörig, Stefanie Gschwend, Agathe Nisple
Editing

Carmen Ebneter
Publisher
Verlag Druckerei Appenzeller Volksfreund
Production
Alexandro Isler, Druckerei Appenzeller Volksfreund
ISBN
978-3-907197-19-6
Organisation
Funkenverein Ried Appenzell, Korp. Stiftung Ried, Kunsthalle Appenzell, Maurus Aeschbacher, Manuel Brülisauer, Monica Dörig, Stefanie Gschwend, Tobias Haas, Roland Inauen, Alfred Koller, Guido Koller, Hans Koller, Christian Manser, Agathe Nisple, Alexandra Signer, Roman Signer and Peter Zimmermann.

The photo book "Riedfunken Appenzell" is generously supported by


Steinegg Stif­tung, Her­isau
Dr. Fred Sty­ger Stif­tung


die mansers ag, ofenbau, Appenzell
Josef Manser-Sutter, Appenzell
Appenzeller Huus, Gonten
appenzellerbau ag, Stein/Appenzell
Bezirk Appenzell
Koller Gartenarbeiten GmbH, Appenzell
ARFC GmbH, Schlatt
Räss Bau GmbH, Appenzell
G&G Stiftung, Appenzell
Forst-Team GmbH, Appenzell
Helbling Architektur GmbH
Ökohof Appenzell

The exhibition is generously supported by


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