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

The Makers, 2016

Commissioned by Victorinox, the British artist Kyle Bean created a collage where Victorinox products are placed in a Swiss landscape. Watch how his artwork was assembled here.

Pedro Reyes

Swiss Army Knife, 2013 – 2015

This Mexican artist browses through flea markets to find individual elements, which fit together to create a pocket knife. When the viewer opens the individual elements, each has its own theme and tells a different story.

Domeau Pérès

Fauteuil Couteau Suisse, 2014

French designers, Bruno Domeau and Philip Pérès, call it the most “practical chair in the world” and their design concept has created quite a buzz in the blogosphere.