Matthew Rouiller, director and inventive designer at Martigny, initiated this idea of combining high end Gaggenau appliances with modern Swiss art. The intention was to offer aesthetically enhanced appliances to consumers and to meet their individual tastes. Matthew Rouiller is known for his dedication to create visual kitchens.

Swiss freelance photographer Robert Hofe has created the first images for the Gaggenau Art Collection. These photos of flowers taken in macro mode are distinct for their attention to the details, and offer an enhanced visual experience for kitchen.

Gaggenau is one of the home appliance brands of BSH Home Appliances, a subsidiary of German manufacturer BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte. BSH Home Appliances makes and distributes a variety of home appliances under the Gaggenau, Siemens, Bosch, and Thermador brands, including dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, barbecues, washing machines, and dryers.