References
© Ester Vonplon
«In the beginning, I had my large fine art prints printed in the laboratory. At first they were mostly piezography prints. Since I've been photographing a lot in color, archival pigment prints have been added. My personal highlight was when I went into the darkroom with the laboratory in 2023 to print a Platinum Palladium Edition. No matter how many images need to be produced in the shortest possible time, I can always rely on Laboratorium. They work with such precision and care. Over the years, we have developed such a great working relationship that the Laboratorium knows exactly what the picture will look like in the end and what effect it should have. The fact that there is such a place in Zurich with so much understanding and knowledge of images is unique. It seems to me that the Laboratorium never tires of looking at pictures again and again and where else are the platinum-palladium prints made? I hope the Laboratorium will continue to exist for many years to come and that this skill and knowledge will never be lost. I'm already looking forward to the next projects!»
- Ester Vonplon
© Daniel Schwartz
«Since 2005 I have been working with the laboratory for the digitization of black and white and color negatives KB, 6×6 and 4×5″ for web use, publications (especially my monographs) and for the production of large-format piezography prints for exhibition and collection purposes. In addition, there is the digital reproduction of specific silver gelatin prints and archival materials of various kinds. I appreciate the unwavering friendliness, the highest level of expertise in all areas, an incorruptible eye when assessing test prints and final prints, as well as the continuous endeavor to keep up with the current state of the art and, if necessary, to introduce innovations in a targeted manner and to provide comprehensive information about them. The strict adherence to deadlines and the reliable coordination of processing with other producers involved should also be mentioned.«
- Daniel Schwartz
© Flor Garduño, Cacao, México 2000
«I have been working with the laboratory for 30 years, for Platinum-Palladium Prints, Analog Subject Enlargements/Silver Gelatin Prints and Piezography Prints. I appreciate the quality, the human warmth, the patience and the attention to detail in our collaboration. Also the punctuality, the constant effort to refine the techniques and the continuous commitment to improve the results. I believe and know that this is the best Platinum Palladium photo lab in the world. Our longstanding relationship is a testament to the exceptional quality and constant commitment to excellence.»
- Flor Garduño
© Christian Scholz, Zürich
«I first met Ursula Heidelberger in the fall of 1990 and have been working with the Laboratorium ever since. Reliability, professionalism, creativity in interpretation, willingness to engage in dialog and also the flexibility offered time and time again have contributed significantly and continuously to the development of my photographic oeuvre, and that means, among other things: Collector satisfaction and resonance in the market. This applies to the classic silver gelatine prints and platinum-palladium prints as well as to piezography prints. And it applies explicitly to the portrait work entitled “501 - Portraitwerk Schweiz. An artistic program”. It was printed entirely in the Laboratorium. The laboratory under the direction of Ursula Heidelberger is a continent in itself.»
- Christian Scholz, Zürich
Artists
Alberto Venzago
Alexander Jaquemet
Aline Paley und Alex Trösch
Barbara Davatz
Barbara Graf Horka
Barbara Heé
Beat Barthold
Bruno Kümin
Daniel Rohner
Daniel Schwartz
Ester Vonplon
Eva Iten
Fazal Sheikh
Filippo Ermini
Flor Garduño
Florio Puenter
Franziska Wick
Fridolin Walcher
Gabi Vogt
Gaudenz Signorell
Giorgio von Arb
Hannes Schmid
Hans Danuser
Iwan Schumacher
Jan Jedlićka
Jenny Rova
Jitka Hanzlova
Julieta Schildknecht
Katrin Freisager
Loretta Cruschellas
Michèle Mettler
Patricia von Ah
Peter Püntener
Pia Zanetti
Pier Luigi Macor
Pierre Heuer
Pietro Mattiol
Regula Amacher
Regula Engeler
Shirana Shabazi
Silvia Bächli
Stephan Schenk
Stiftung Ernst Scheidegger
Thomas Kern
Thomas Krempke
Tina Ruisinger
Tonjaschia Adler
Uwe Karlsen
Vladimir Spacek
Werner Bischof Estate
Museums & Galeries
Bildhalle Zürich
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Centre d’art contemporaine
Coalmine Galerie
Fondazione MAST
Fotostiftung Schweiz
Fundación Mapfre
Galerie Andres Thalmann
Galerie Mai 36
Galerie Sophie Scheidegger
Haus Konstruktiv
Helmhaus
Kunsthaus Baselland
Kunstmuseum Bern
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
Kunstraum Medici, Kunstraum Riehen
Martin Gropius Bau
MASI Lugano
Musée de L’Elysée
Museum für Gestaltung
Verein für Originalgraphik Zürich
Villa am Aabach
Völkerkundemuseum Zürich
Publications
Trilogie 1980-2010, Flor Garduno, Benteli Verlag
o.t. (12.JH), Florio Puenter, Edition Gmelli
A drug free land, Thomas Kern, Edition Patrick Frey
As Time Goes By, Barbara Davatz, Edition Patrick Frey
Schnee in Smarkand, Daniel Schwartz, Eichborn Berlin
Jitka Hanzlova, Fundación MAPFRE
Horse, Jitka Hanzlová, Koenig Books London
Chaviolas, Barbara Heé, Lars Müller Publishers
Beauty lies within, Barbara Davatz, Limmat Verlag
Femmes des Suisse, C. Scholz Zürich, Merian Verlag
Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, Peter Zumthor, Scheidegger & Spiess
Carte de viste, Gaudenz Signorell, Scheidegger & Spiess
The Glacier’s Essence, Fridolin Walcher, Scheidegger & Spiess
While the fires burn, Daniel Schwartz, Thames & Hudson
Tracings. Photography and Thought, Daniel Schwartz, Thames & Hudson