Victorinox inspires artists and designers

We are very pleased that the Swiss Army Knife has become an inspirational product. Discover the exciting creative artworks it has already inspired.

Claes Oldenburg, Thomas Hirschhorn, Humberto & Fernando Campana – artists inspired by Victorinox

The Swiss Army Knife is recognizable throughout the whole world. It is a by-word for multi-functionality, but it also simply represents a handy tool which fits in your pocket. Because of this, the Swiss Army Knife has become a symbol, and like any symbol, it lends itself to a range of different uses or interpretations. We are always moved by the level of creativity, the depth of feeling and even the humor our products inspire.

Are you curious how creative minds from all over the world have been inspired by the Swiss Army Knife? Find out more!

Kyle Bean

Les créateurs, 2016

Sur une commande de Victorinox, l’artiste britannique Kyle Bean a créé un collage constitué de produits Victorinox disposés dans un paysage suisse. Regardez comment son œuvre a été assemblée.

Pedro Reyes

Couteau Suisse, 2013 – 2015

L’artiste mexicain fait les marchés aux puces pour trouver des éléments qu’il assemble afin de créer un couteau de poche. Quand le visiteur ouvre les éléments individuels, chacun a son propre thème et raconte une histoire différente.

Domeau Pérès

Fauteuil Couteau Suisse, 2014

Bruno Domeau et Philip Pérès, designers français, l’appellent « la chaise la plus pratique au monde » et leur concept de design a fait le buzz dans le monde entier.

Humberto & Fernando Campana

Shaping Silestone, 2012

Les Frères Campana, originaires du Brésil, ont créé une cuisine ultra pratique à l’occasion de L’Exposition internationale de design de Milan. Elle s’ouvre comme un Couteau Suisse.

Shawn Sheehy

Pop-Up Swiss Army Knife, 2011

American artist Shawn Sheehy describes himself as a pop-up engineer and recreates almost any given item as a folding pop-up object. One such example is the Swiss Army Knife he designed for “Vintage Magazine”.

Laura Mangiavacchi

Swiss Products, 2008

This artist chose four products which Italians like to associate with Switzerland: cheese, chocolate, watches and the Swiss Army Knife. They were reproduced on postage stamps.

Thomas Hirschhorn

Swiss Army Knife, 1998

Thomas Hirschhorn is one of the most successful Swiss artists on the international stage. In 1998 he used the Kunsthalle Bern as the venue for an exhibit on Switzerland which featured the Swiss Army Knife as the focal point.

Claes Oldenburg

Il Corso del Coltello, 1995

This artist constructed a 24-meter long boat in the shape of a pocket knife. It sailed through Venice and was exhibited in the Guggenheim Museum and the Pompidou Centre, among other places.