Across the street, Zum Wolfsberg stands as a testament to Zurich’s rich artistic heritage. Zum Wolfsberg isn’t just a building. It’s a time capsule, taking us back to 1910 when Johann Edwin Wolfensberger, the “Big Wolf,” envisioned a space where art and commerce could intertwine. He built Zum Wolfsberg on Bederstrasse, then outside the city gates, as a combined commercial and residential property. This marked a new era. The Weltformat poster emerged, along with artistic tourism posters, and exhibitions of contemporary artists all showcased within Zum Wolfsberg. The building itself, with its three main levels and additional rooftop level, housed the Wolfensberger printing works, gallery, and publishing house. Even today, echoes of this vibrant past resonate within Zum Wolfsberg’s walls. The Wolfensberger family continued their legacy. Jakob Edwin, the “Big Wolf’s” son, took over in 1944. He navigated the shift from lithography to offset printing. The printing works at Zum Wolfsberg became known for high-end color printing and gold bronzing. In 2005, the offset printing moved to Birmensdorf. The lithographic printing found a new home on Eglistrasse, but Zum Wolfsberg remains a symbol of the family’s artistic and entrepreneurial spirit. From 2013 to 2014, the Swiss National Museum held an exhibition celebrating Zum Wolfsberg’s pivotal role in art and advertising. It was a fitting tribute to the “Big Wolf’s” vision and the enduring legacy of Zum Wolfsberg.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to