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A Tavola!
Sep 25 2024
Come sit down at Claudia Wieser’s new series of tables
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Sep 10 2024
Seven Things we Learned about Etienne Béothy and Auguste Herbin
On a treasure hunt through the archive we found rare historical photographs, publications, and ephemera on the befriended artists
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Jul 16 2024
The Art of Dating
Enough scrolling through your phone! Just in time for the summer of love, the von Bartha team has put their heads together to come up with fantastic ideas to spice up your date life.
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Jun 21 2024
To a World Full of Others
In our recent publication featuring Marina Adams' latest exhibition at von Bartha, Basel, we delve into the mesmerizing world of her newest paintings.
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Jun 06 2024
Marlow Moss, Who?
Notes on an Overlooked Maverick
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Apr 24 2024
“Through my work, I seek the fantastical and superimposed!”
a chat exchange with Caroline Achaintre
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Apr 05 2024
Interweaving Dreams
The editorial team asked our Copenhagen-based colleague Carla Packness to pick her favorite works from the current group show "Terravision." Read our newest five-minute read, where Carla shares her thoughts on Laure Prouvost's and Emilia Bergmark's works.
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Mar 08 2024
Toward a Cosmic Art: Anton Prinner’s Transitions
As we are treasuring beautiful works from the concrete-constructivist oeuvre of Anton Prinner, we wanted to find out more. We conducted extensive research to shed light on this enigmatic figure.
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Feb 21 2024
Welcome to the place where shit happens!
A five-minute read on art history’s homage to the loo, from Hieronymus Bosch’s porta potty to Maurizio Cattelan’s golden throne.
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Feb 09 2024
A Beacon of Art
From lighthouse towers to stadium walls – take a journey through Terry Haggerty’s site-specific installations
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Jan 17 2024
Conversation From the Gas Station
With artist Landon Metz and our colleague Caroline Baumhauer on the vast potential of our morning coffee routine
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Dec 20 2023
“So I suppose it turns out that we want to work together”
Now and Then – 30 years of working together and a reenactment of “Board” - the most iconic video by John Wood & Paul Harrison
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Dec 01 2023
A very good list of non-traditional Christmas gifts
This year, the von Bartha team has joined forces to gather unique gift ideas for that funny aunt, the wishlessly happy father-in-law or anyone else you want to surprise for Christmas.
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Oct 25 2023
Don’t be afraid of Jean-Paul Sartre
A five-minute read on Ursula Reuter Christansen’s five part series 'La Chambre'
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Oct 13 2023
Claudia Wieser Is Winning Hearts in Paris
Sep 27 2023
Autumn Escapes – our guide for cozy short trips around Basel and Copenhagen
With hopefully many golden autumn days ahead, the von Bartha team has put together some hidden gems around Basel and Copenhagen for you to discover. Take a little time-out from everyday life and leave your beloved city for a country escape!
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Sep 15 2023
Conversation from the Lighthouse with Francisco Sierra
A conversation about birds, the hierarchy of things and good taste
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Aug 31 2023
Three groundbreaking artists of the 20th century
We've been browsing our archives on three Scandinavian contemporaries and discovered letters, photos and archival publications
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Aug 18 2023
At the studio with Ursula Reuter Christiansen
On an inspiring trip to the island of Møn in Denmark, we got the opportunity to witness the artist in her creational process and hear more about her captivating story.
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Jul 07 2023
Summer Reading Tips
Jun 22 2023
Rethinking a City
An inspiring conversation between John Wood & Paul Harrison and architect Peter Bur Andersen on new ideas for urban planning
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May 25 2023
In his own words
Ideas of the cosmic, the unknown, and rational modernism – view our current exhibition 'Design for a Garden' through a 5-minute video tour with artist and curator Andrew Bick.
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May 11 2023
Artists Exhibitions Beyond – Sierra in Appenzell
„From dishes to personified penises“, excerpt from a talk through the exhibition ‘Corniche’ by artist Francisco Sierra at Kunsthalle Appenzell with Director and curator Stefanie Gschwend
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Apr 28 2023
A glimpse behind The Imaginary Collection with Diandra and Andreas
Curators of 'The Imaginary Collection' in Berlin, Diandra Donecker & Andreas Murkudis, talk about must-see shows during Gallery Weekend Berlin and which artworks they fell in love with
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Apr 13 2023
5 artists on their favorite movies
Looking for inspiration for the weekend? We have asked artists Karim Noureldin, Athene Galiciadis, Ricardo Alcaide, Christian Andersson and Francisco Sierra to share their favorite movies with us.
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Mar 29 2023
5 min read on Athene Galiciadis’ Empty Sculptures
About her silent dialogue during artistic creation, the timeless modernity of her sculptures, and their double life
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Mar 15 2023
Art x Fashion
Hot off the fashion press: All about the most recent collaborations between Ursula Reuter Christiansen & Mads Nørgaard and Landon Metz & Marimekko
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Mar 03 2023
An Artwork We Love: Superflex’ Hospital Equipment
Patrons of the arts Sandy and Gabriel Eckenstein tell the story of how a thought-provoking work by Superflex still captivates them as it went from ready-made to functional!
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Feb 15 2023
Conversations from the Lighthouse with Ricardo Alcaide
“Conversations from the Lighthouse” is a editorial series of 5-minute interviews with artists from our program, taking place at the top of von Bartha’s Copenhagen venue lighthouse. Join us as we talk about art, architecture, exhibition spaces, and everything in between.
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Feb 01 2023
Remembering a Lighthouse and Why I Am a Tiny Part of the Milky Way
From the most comprehensive publication on Eigenheer’s work to date: 'A Lifelong Search Along the Lines'
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Jan 19 2023
10 Facts about Yves Laloy
“An architect by profession, a painter by destiny and a sailor at heart”
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Jan 05 2023
Sculpting with light and matter
"It is a fascination with materials, and in particular their creative combination, that have been Dickinson’s hallmarks."
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Dec 22 2022
Tired of the same old Christmas Songs?
We have created a playlist of festive tunes with a twist for you to enjoy when you have had enough
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Dec 08 2022
9 Facts about Hulda Guzmán
On our co-existence with nature, modernist furniture and a world that is made of mystical creatures and laughing animals
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Nov 10 2022
Everything to know about…
Exploring the Archive on Surrealism
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Oct 27 2022
5 minutes with… ‘Sunset Placebo’
Artist Boris Rebetez explores the interplay of light and space in his latest exhibition, ‘Place des Cubes’, at von Bartha Basel.
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Oct 14 2022
Language is a fragile thing – 3 Questions with Bob & Roberta Smith
Ahead of his upcoming exhibition “The Word Observatory” at von Bartha Copenhagen, our editorial manager Hester Koper speaks to Bob & Roberta Smith about his exploration of language and how openness and listening can help you to find your voice.
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Sep 28 2022
Flower Power
An all-encompassing insight into the oeuvre of Marina Adams, its origins and all her work incorporates – from our recent publication 'Flower Power'
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Sep 14 2022
The very personal story of a passionate Collector
'Transylvania’s Hidden Treasures – Ceramics & Textiles from the von Bartha Collection' is currently on view at KBH.G in Basel. Whilst being a „must – see“ show this autumn, the exhibition also tells the very personal story of our Co-Founder and passionate collector Miklos von Bartha
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Sep 02 2022
At the studio with Boris Rebetez
We joined Boris Rebetez in his studio ahead of the opening of his solo exhibition Place des Cubes in Basel
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Aug 18 2022
Introducing our home – Basel’s St. Johann district
A tour with Margareta von Bartha through our local neighborhood where we’ve been operating from and loving since 14 years
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Jul 14 2022
The Carlsberg Story
Life, love, science, and art – how the Carlsberg City goes well beyond a brewery
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Jul 08 2022
Light is a friendly universe
Jun 30 2022
Conversation from the Lighthouse with Andrew Bick
“Conversations from the Lighthouse” is a new editorial series of 5-minute interviews with our artists, taking place at the top of von Bartha’s Copenhagen venue lighthouse. Join us as we talk about art, architecture, exhibition spaces and everything in between.
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Jun 10 2022
Behind the scenes: Life before the Fair
Get a glimpse into the hustle and bustle that is happening at the gallery before everything comes together spick and span on the first preview day at Art Basel
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Jun 02 2022
5 min read: Florian Slotawa – OBI Picasso
A sharp interpretation of a classic
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May 27 2022
Exhibitions around the world
We present our favourite summer shows for your next holiday that will quench your cultural thirst
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May 20 2022
8 Facts about Olaf Breuning
From "eating the world", to finding your own way of painting and why humour is an essential aspect of his work, delve into the world of artist Olaf Breuning
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May 04 2022
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE ORIGINS OF DANISH MODERN ART
"My intention is to introduce you to some notable periods of extraordinary creativity."
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Apr 20 2022
Five (potential) facts about Christian Andersson’s Kitbash Tales
The (possible) meaning behind Kitbash Tales.
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Apr 06 2022
WE ARE NOT ARCHITECTS.
Artist duo John Wood and Paul Harrison talk about their work 'A film about a city'.
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Mar 31 2022
Q&A with Landon Metz & Stefan von Bartha
Mar 17 2022
8 Facts about Terry Haggerty
On the creative process of artist Terry Haggerty, how his refined works are created and his never-ending flow of new inspiration
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Feb 24 2022
Conversations from the Lighthouse with Claudia Wieser
“Conversations from the Lighthouse” is a new editorial series of 5-minute interviews with our artists, taking place at the top of von Bartha’s Copenhagen venue lighthouse. Join us as we talk about art, architecture, exhibition spaces and everything in between.
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Feb 09 2022
Margareta von Bartha – my collector’s journey
Why do I love going to art museums and galleries?
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Jan 26 2022
Boris Rebetez – My life in 5 exhibitions
Jan 14 2022
I spy with my little eye – can you see what I see?
An archive photograph tells the story of a special moment in the gallery’s timeline
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Dec 21 2021
Did you know..? A glimpse into Carmen Knoebel’s legacy
The founder of the iconic Düsseldorf night club Ratinger Hof recalls her encounter with art and punk
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Dec 17 2021
An outline taking shape to become a profile
von Bartha carves a new era in the Copenhagen art scene
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Nov 25 2021
Sarah Oppenheimer – Sensitive Machine
‘Touch is the key…’
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Nov 19 2021
A wish for Humanity from Superflex
A conversation with Bjørnstjerne Christiansen from the artist trio about our potential to change the future, and how to thrive in friction
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Nov 05 2021
10 FACTS ABOUT ATHENE GALICIADIS
An insight into the artist’s creative process, the lasting impact of her multicultural background – and why she must visit her studio alone
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Oct 29 2021
The beauty of collaboration: Felipe Mujica at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Discover new works by the artist created with artisans from the Miccosukee tribe in South Florida
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Oct 22 2021
A 5-Min Introduction to Beat Zoderer’s ‘Kubistische Modelle’
What is the relationship between Beat Zoderer, Marcel Duchamp and Gerhard Richter?
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Oct 07 2021
INTRODUCING LUNAR INVASION
We share a selection of our favorite extracts from a new monograph on artist Francisco Sierra’s oeuvre
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