Timeline

1914

Born in St. Gallen/Switzerland. His father is the well known Swiss painter Carl August Liner.

1930

Begin of his studies at his fathers studio.

1936 - 1937

First trips to Italy, Greece and Egypt. Studies at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris.

1938

Studies at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris/France.

1939 - 1944

Serves in the Swiss Army all during world-war II.

1946

His father dies. To cope with the loss, to paint becomes a necessity.

First contact with Fauvism in Paris/France.

1948

Keeps studios in Corsica and Paris/France.

1958

Discovers the South of France and buys an old tower in Fontvielle which he transfers into a studio and into his living quarters.

1980 - 1984

First trip to the USA and extensive travels in Arizona.

1994

Receives the Art-Award of Fontvielle/France.

1996

Becomes a honorary citizen of Fontvielle/France.

1997

Dies in Appenzell/Switzerland.

1998

Opening of the Museum Liner in Appenzell/Switzerland.