The Artistic Journey of Pia Fries
Born in Beromünster, Switzerland, Pia Fries is a painter who has developed a diverse technical foundation. Her formal training began in 1980 when she studied sculpture in Lucerne. She later transitioned to the study of painting in 1986, training under Gerhard Richter at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. Currently, she maintains her professional practice in both Düsseldorf and Munich.
Exhibitions and Collections
The works of Pia Fries are held in various international museum collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, and the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Germany. Her art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, such as the 48th Venice Biennale in 1999 and various showcases in cities like Paris, New York, and Zurich. Her exhibition history includes presentations at the Kunstmuseum Luzern, the Kunstmuseum Bonn, and the Musée d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris.
Questions & Answers
Can I study Pia Fries's use of color across all works?
The Palette Genome of Pia Fries is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Pia Fries painted?
The Subject Atlas of Pia Fries is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
How many artworks by Pia Fries are available to browse?
You can browse 4 artworks by Pia Fries on the All Artworks page.
By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team
Updated Oct. 12, 2026
