The Foundation

The Robert Collection Foundation has been entered in the trade register since 1980 with the following declared aim:

“The Foundation’s purpose is to collect, curate, publicise and make publicly accessible the works of the Robert family of painters – especially the watercolours and drawings of plants and wildlife by Léo-Paul Robert, Philippe Robert and Paul-André Robert. The Foundation’s goal should be achieved, in particular, by providing a permanent exhibition venue, by also exhibiting at other localities and, where possible, by issuing publications about the Roberts’ works.  The works in the Collection are to be complemented by documentation (namely primary and secondary literature, transparencies).

The Foundation can expand its activity in ways that do not infringe its basic purpose.”

This non-profit Foundation is under Cantonal supervision and includes on its board a representative from the Canton and one from the Municipality. The board developed out of the original initiating committee.

The Foundation board 2009

Peter Bohnenblust, president
Lawyer, Ligusterweg 10, CH-2503 Biel

Ruth Klingler-Iseli, vice-president
Biologist, Kloosweg 91, 2502 Biel

Christoph Rothenbühler, treasurer
Notary, Karl-Neuhaus-Strasse 21, P.O. Box 1056, 2501 Biel

Marie-Françoise Robert Haenggli, secretary
Representative of the Canton of Berne, Nydeggstalden 24, 3011 Berne

Christoph Aeschbacher
Medical doctor, Schürlistrasse 13, 2563 Ipsach

David Bosshard
Art teacher, Unterer Kanalweg 15, 2560 Nidau

Markus Furrer
Artist, Schmiedengasse 10, 2502 Biel

Nicole Quellet-Soguel
Art historian, Neuengasse 20, 2502 Biel

Claire-Lise Renggli
Alpenstrasse 44a, 2502 Biel

Dr. Thomas Schmutz, representative of the municipality of Biel
Art historian/art educator, PO Box 3145, 2500 Biel 3