In a straight-laced city is one of the world’s least-boring art museums
Lausanne's Collection de l'Art Brut houses the world's most important outsider art collection, featuring works by untrained artists from mental institutions and prisons. The museum displays unconventional pieces made from unexpected materials—eggshells, breadcrumbs, cork and stolen milestones—challenging traditional definitions of art. Black walls intensify the irregular artworks, while extensive artist biographies explore what constitutes artistic legitimacy.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 14:10 UTC
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