Guido Baselgia

Guido Baselgia, born in Chur in 1953, grew up in Pontresina in Engadin.

He is a Swiss photographer known for his work in landscape photography. His oeuvre is deeply rooted to his home country and is recognized for its stunning portrayal of the Swiss Alps and its natural scenery.

Baselgia’s images primarily focus on capturing the beauty and serenity of remote, untouched landscapes. His work reflects a deep connection to nature and a keen eye for composition, light, and texture. He uses photography to explore the interaction between humans and their environment, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between mankind and nature.

 

In 1970 he moved to Baar in the Canton of Zug, where he completed vocational training as a draftsman specialized in structural engineering. 

During this time, he became more intensely involved with photography. From 1976 to 1979 he attended the specialized class for photography at the Kunstgewerbeschule der Stadt Zürich (today, Zurich University of the Arts, ZHdK). In the following years—until 1983—Baselgia was active as a photographer for leading industrial concerns with his own photo studio in Baar, and from 2003 until 2010 in Zug. 

 

In 2006 he was honored with the Innerschweizer Kulturpreis (Cultural award from the Innerschweiz cultural foundation). In 2020 the Baselgia was awarded the Bündner Kulturpreis (Grisons Culture Prize).

 

Baselgia has exhibited his photography in various galleries and museums both nationally and internationally. His work has gained recognition and accolades from the art community and photography enthusiasts worldwide.

 

He lives and works in Malans, Switzerland.