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Karl Im Obersteg maintained friendly relationships with the artists whose works he collected, as evidenced by his extensive correspondence with notable figures like Cuno Amiet, Robert Genin, Alexej von Jawlensky, Alexander Sacharoff, Marc Chagall, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Wassily Kandinsky. The letters, mostly published for the first time, provide insight into the collection's origins and capture the spirit of the era from 1920 to 1950. The events surrounding the World Wars significantly influenced European art, with many artists finding refuge in neutral Switzerland, where Im Obersteg offered crucial support. Conversely, Switzerland's economic stability presented private collectors with unique purchasing opportunities for high-quality art. This book serves as a poignant document of the times while illuminating the significant works in Im Obersteg's collection. It accompanies the exhibition 'Künstlerfreundschaften' at the Kunstmuseum Basel from August 6 to October 16, 2011. Previous publication: Stiftung Im Obersteg (Hrsg.) Die Sammlung Im Obersteg im Kunstmuseum Basel 2004. 288 pages, featuring 263 color and 84 black-and-white illustrations. Hardcover. sFr. 58.- / € (D) 40.50 / € (A) 42.- ISBN 978-3-7965-2063-1.