Welcome to the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel is a space that brings together diverse artists and encourages creation, collaboration and connection.
Our residents come from a wide range of artistic fields, cultural backgrounds, and generations, united by a shared commitment to one thing: create. They make use of the spaces designed for the creation and exhibition of art.
Celebrating 15 years of creativity at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel
In 2026, the artist residency celebrates its 15th anniversary, a major milestone in our enduring commitment to nurturing artistic innovation.
We are honoring the occasion, with a year‑long program of events and creative collaborations that spotlight the spirit, evolution, and vibrant community that have shaped the residency since day one.
From exhibitions to creative pop‑ups, the celebrations will unfold across China and Europe, spotlighting artists from all 15 years of the Swatch Art Peace Hotel.
Latest news and events
Flora Fantastica Exhibition | May 6 - July 26
An exhibition inspired by Venice’s Giardini Reali, Flora Fantastica, immerses visitors in a dreamlike world where nature, art, and imagination blend. Featuring works by five former artists‑in‑residence at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel, the exhibition space is transformed into a vibrant, multisensory landscape.
Are you our next artist-in-residence?
Calling all artists! Try making the Swatch Art Peace Hotel your home for 3 to 6 months by applying for a residency. Come and develop your vision in this space dedicated to creativity.
The hotel is designed for collaboration, connection and creation and consists of workshops spaces, common areas and apartments.
Known as “The Pearl of the Orient”, Shanghai is a magnet for creative talent from all over the world. With an iconic location on the Bund, the Victorian Neo-Baroque hotel boasts stunning views of the city.
A virtual home for artistic traces
When the artists wrap up their stay, they are invited to leave an artistic “trace” – an image of their work created during their residency – for the Virtual Museum.
