Canton of Lucerne honors Niklaus Troxler
This year's recognition awards from the Canton of Lucerne go to the graphic designer and father of the Willisau Jazz Festival, Niklaus Troxler, and the university professor Mira Burri, who conducts research in the field of digital change.
Niklaus Troxler is a graphic artist of international renown, but is best known in his home canton of Lucerne as the father of the Willisau Jazz Festival, writes the canton. He has been organizing jazz concerts since 1966 and founded the Jazz Festival in Willisau in 1975. He was awarded the Central Switzerland Culture Prize in 1982.
By choosing Niklaus Troxler, the cantonal government is honoring his life's work as a graphic artist of international standing: in this capacity, he has fascinated and inspired generations of art lovers. The award is also in recognition of his services to the cultural identity of the Canton of Lucerne, which he helped to shape as the father of the Willisau Jazz Festival. With his enormous commitment, he has carried the reputation of the Canton of Lucerne throughout the world.
The presentation of the Lucerne Recognition Award will be broadcast live on Monday, September 13, 2021, from 7 p.m. on www.lu.ch.
