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6:48 p.m.The Swiss Federal Palace reveals its new face. The “Tilo” artwork.

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Bern, SWITZERLAND · Sep 12, 2023


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BGUK_2727809_005

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Sep 12, 2023

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6:48 p.m.The Swiss Federal Palace reveals its new face. The “Tilo” artwork. · 13 assets in this set

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BGUK_2727809 - At 6.48pm on 12/09/2023, the Federal Palace unveiled its new face. The work of art "Tilo", which will adorn the tympanum of the building from now on, was revealed to the public in the presence of artists Renée Levi and Marcel Schmid. The tympanum is made up of 246 triangular ceramic plaques depicting the 200 seats of the National Council and the 46 seats of the Council of States.It is a tribute to Tilo Frey (1923-2008) from Neuchâtel, one of the first 12 women to be elected to the Swiss Federal Parliament.

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Bern, SWITZERLAND

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