Stories
On a Treasure Hunt Through the Archive: Seven Things we Learned about Etienne Béothy and Auguste Herbin 
Jul 16 2024The Art of DatingEnough 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.Read more … 
Jun 21 2024To a World Full of OthersIn our recent publication featuring Marina Adams' latest exhibition at von Bartha, Basel, we delve into the mesmerizing world of her newest paintings.Read more … 
Jun 06 2024Marlow Moss, Who?Notes on an Overlooked MaverickRead more … 
Apr 24 2024“Through my work, I seek the fantastical and superimposed!”a chat exchange with Caroline AchaintreRead more … 
Apr 05 2024Interweaving DreamsThe 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 2024Toward a Cosmic Art: Anton Prinner’s TransitionsAs 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.Read more … 
Feb 21 2024Welcome 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.Read more … 
Feb 09 2024A Beacon of ArtFrom lighthouse towers to stadium walls – take a journey through Terry Haggerty’s site-specific installationsRead more … 
Jan 17 2024Conversation From the Gas StationWith artist Landon Metz and our colleague Caroline Baumhauer on the vast potential of our morning coffee routineRead more … 
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 HarrisonRead more … 
Dec 01 2023A very good list of non-traditional Christmas giftsThis 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.Read more … 
Oct 25 2023Don’t be afraid of Jean-Paul SartreA five-minute read on Ursula Reuter Christansen’s five part series 'La Chambre'Read more … 
Oct 13 2023Claudia Wieser Is Winning Hearts in Paris 
Sep 27 2023Autumn Escapes – our guide for cozy short trips around Basel and CopenhagenWith 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!Read more … 
Sep 15 2023Conversation from the Lighthouse with Francisco SierraA conversation about birds, the hierarchy of things and good tasteRead more … 
Aug 31 2023Three groundbreaking artists of the 20th centuryWe've been browsing our archives on three Scandinavian contemporaries and discovered letters, photos and archival publicationsRead more … 
Aug 18 2023At the studio with Ursula Reuter ChristiansenOn 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.Read more … 
Jul 07 2023Summer Reading Tips 
Jun 22 2023Rethinking a CityAn inspiring conversation between John Wood & Paul Harrison and architect Peter Bur Andersen on new ideas for urban planningRead more … 
May 25 2023In his own wordsIdeas 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. Read more … 
May 11 2023Artists 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 GschwendRead more … 
Apr 28 2023A glimpse behind The Imaginary Collection with Diandra and AndreasCurators 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 withRead more … 
Apr 13 20235 artists on their favorite moviesLooking 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.Read more … 
Mar 29 20235 min read on Athene Galiciadis’ Empty SculpturesAbout her silent dialogue during artistic creation, the timeless modernity of her sculptures, and their double lifeRead more … 
Mar 15 2023Art x FashionHot 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 2023An Artwork We Love: Superflex’ Hospital EquipmentPatrons 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! Read more … 
Feb 15 2023Conversations 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 2023Remembering a Lighthouse and Why I Am a Tiny Part of the Milky WayFrom the most comprehensive publication on Eigenheer’s work to date: 'A Lifelong Search Along the Lines'
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Jan 19 202310 Facts about Yves Laloy“An architect by profession, a painter by destiny and a sailor at heart”Read more … 
Jan 05 2023Sculpting with light and matter"It is a fascination with materials, and in particular their creative combination, that have been Dickinson’s hallmarks."Read more … 
Dec 22 2022Tired 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 enoughRead more … 
Dec 08 20229 Facts about Hulda GuzmánOn our co-existence with nature, modernist furniture and a world that is made of mystical creatures and laughing animalsRead more … 
Nov 10 2022Everything to know about…Exploring the Archive on SurrealismRead more … 
Oct 27 20225 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.Read more … 
Oct 14 2022Language is a fragile thing – 3 Questions with Bob & Roberta SmithAhead 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. Read more … 
Sep 28 2022Flower PowerAn all-encompassing insight into the oeuvre of Marina Adams, its origins and all her work incorporates – from our recent publication 'Flower Power'Read more … 
Sep 14 2022The 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 2022At the studio with Boris RebetezWe joined Boris Rebetez in his studio ahead of the opening of his solo exhibition Place des Cubes in BaselRead more … 
Aug 18 2022Introducing our home – Basel’s St. Johann districtA tour with Margareta von Bartha through our local neighborhood where we’ve been operating from and loving since 14 yearsRead more … 
Jul 14 2022The Carlsberg StoryLife, love, science, and art – how the Carlsberg City goes well beyond a breweryRead more … 
Jul 08 2022Light is a friendly universe 
Jun 30 2022Conversation 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.Read more … 
Jun 10 2022Behind the scenes: Life before the FairGet 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 BaselRead more … 
Jun 02 20225 min read: Florian Slotawa – OBI PicassoA sharp interpretation of a classicRead more … 
May 27 2022Exhibitions around the worldWe present our favourite summer shows for your next holiday that will quench your cultural thirstRead more … 
May 20 20228 Facts about Olaf BreuningFrom "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 BreuningRead more … 
May 04 2022LET’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 2022Five (potential) facts about Christian Andersson’s Kitbash TalesThe (possible) meaning behind Kitbash Tales. Read more … 
Apr 06 2022WE ARE NOT ARCHITECTS.Artist duo John Wood and Paul Harrison talk about their work 'A film about a city'.Read more … 
Mar 31 2022Q&A with Landon Metz & Stefan von Bartha 
Mar 17 20228 Facts about Terry HaggertyOn the creative process of artist Terry Haggerty, how his refined works are created and his never-ending flow of new inspirationRead more … 
Feb 24 2022Conversations 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.Read more … 
Feb 09 2022Margareta von Bartha – my collector’s journeyWhy do I love going to art museums and galleries?Read more … 
Jan 26 2022Boris Rebetez – My life in 5 exhibitions 
Jan 14 2022I 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 timelineRead more … 
Dec 21 2021Did you know..? A glimpse into Carmen Knoebel’s legacyThe founder of the iconic Düsseldorf night club Ratinger Hof recalls her encounter with art and punk Read more … 
Dec 17 2021An outline taking shape to become a profilevon Bartha carves a new era in the Copenhagen art sceneRead more … 
Nov 25 2021Sarah Oppenheimer – Sensitive Machine‘Touch is the key…’Read more … 
Nov 19 2021A wish for Humanity from SuperflexA conversation with Bjørnstjerne Christiansen from the artist trio about our potential to change the future, and how to thrive in frictionRead more … 
Nov 05 202110 FACTS ABOUT ATHENE GALICIADISAn 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 2021The beauty of collaboration: Felipe Mujica at Pérez Art Museum MiamiDiscover new works by the artist created with artisans from the Miccosukee tribe in South Florida
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Oct 22 2021A 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 2021INTRODUCING LUNAR INVASIONWe share a selection of our favorite extracts from a new monograph on artist Francisco Sierra’s oeuvreRead more … 
Oct 01 2021Everything you need to know about ‘Imis’From the rare craftsmanship of stained glass to collaborating with the Volkshaus Basel – discover Imi Knoebel’s colourful new installationRead more … 
Sep 24 2021 More than 40 years of von Bartha at Art BaselWe take a look at our highlights since 1970Read more … 
Sep 16 2021Our guide to getting through Art Basel MarathonHeading to Switzerland? Discover our top tips for making the most of a jam-packed week – including the best pastries in townRead more … 
Sep 09 2021‘What is right is automatically beautiful’Miklos von Bartha, our co-founder, discusses the enduring influence of Armin Hofmann – his teacher, and an extraordinary graphic designerRead more … 
Aug 27 2021Everything to know about von Bartha CopenhagenGet the low-down on the city and our new gallery space – opening in winter 2021Read more … 
Aug 24 2021Announcing our new gallery in CopenhagenExpanding internationally: von Bartha Copenhagen will open in winter 2021, with a contemporary programme housed in an iconic historical buildingRead more … 
Aug 13 2021When I am not an artistRicardo Alcaide discusses creative cooking and reveals one of his favourite recipes: Mexican Mole PoblanoRead more … 
Aug 04 2021Why The Venet Foundation is a must-see this summerIn search of a dose of culture during your vacation? The artist’s Foundation in the South of France provides a place of tranquillity and explorationRead more … 
Jul 30 2021An opportunity for escape, respite and connectionA new work by Claudia Wieser invites the public to become ‘actors in their own urban narrative’. Five large-scale sculptures in Brooklyn create a space of contemplation and encounter
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Jul 22 202110 Facts about Marina AdamsA guide to the artist’s vibrant, expressive practice – which is rooted in today’s most pressing social issuesRead more … 
Jul 07 2021Michael Glancy: A personal obituaryStefan von Bartha recalls childhood adventures with the glass artist and family friendRead more … 
Jun 18 2021Rhythmic, geometric, vibrant: Camille Graeser’s textile designsDiscover the artist’s never previously shown mosaic-like patterns, which were intended for decorative fabricsRead more … 
Jun 18 2021An Artwork I Love: Bernar Venet, Position of Two Arcs 197.5° & 223.5°Collector and museum founder Grażyna Kulczyk explains how a work by Bernar Venet sparked new venturesRead more … 
Jun 09 2021TroubadorBarry Flanagan and PerformanceRead more … 
Jun 04 2021‘To be able to live in different realities at the same time’Hester Koper, our Editorial Manager, shares an awe-inspiring speech given by artist Marianne Eigenheer at the opening night of her exhibition at von Bartha in BaselRead more … 
May 14 2021Long Read: This is NOT art this is ART’Pataphysics, counterpoise and the tightrope in Barry Flanagan’s sculptural practiceRead more … 
May 07 2021How Barbara Stauffacher Solomon rewrote the alphabetThe multidisciplinary artist explains how a project with Francis Ford Coppola sparked the creation of her new BSS alphabetRead more … 
Apr 29 2021How to build an Imaginary Collection 
Apr 23 2021Lines Written in Early SpringIn a new body of work, Olaf Breuning uses wood to capture the natural world in both its calm and aggressive gloryRead more … 
Apr 16 2021‘At that moment, a certain poetry sets in’: Beat Zoderer on playing with perceptionWatch the artist share a video tour of his new exhibition at Kunsthalle Weishaupt – and uncover fresh insights into his unique practiceRead more … 
Apr 08 20215 insights into Kinetic artA recently rediscovered manuscript provides insight into a playful movement that sought to redefine how art is made and experiencedRead more … 
Mar 26 20213 Things to know about Andrew BickA new monograph on the British artist provides fresh insight into his varied practice. Here, we share three excerpts from 'Original Ghost Compendium'Read more … 
Mar 17 2021Postcards from HomeCan't travel, but missing the world? Ask for a postcard - that's what we did with our artists. Their responses covered topics from drawing, to using online shopping as self-reward and the BeatlesRead more … 
Mar 12 2021The Pioneer: Barbara Stauffacher SolomonMatylda Krzykowski introduces the nonagenarian artist, graphic and landscape designer, and writer – the subject of a new exhibition in BaselRead more … 
Mar 05 20219 Facts about Landon MetzAn insight into the artist’s creative process – and why the rap music has to be turned off when he starts to paintRead more … 
Feb 18 2021Some words about wordsArtist Paul Harrison discussed artworks that are enjoyable, offensive, free – and bad, in a very honest edition of Stefan’s Salon, our ongoing series of conversations and encountersRead more … 
Feb 12 2021How a childhood surrounded by ‘groundbreaking’ artists inspired a lifelong love of artSummer holidays and birthday parties spent with pioneers including Olle Baertling shaped her sons lives, explains Margareta von BarthaRead more … 
Feb 05 2021Revealed for the first time since leaving the artist’s studiovon Bartha’s Julia Paas describes the exciting experience of unpackaging a striking new series of works by Terry HaggertyRead more … 
Jan 28 2021Did you know…?Miklos von Bartha tells the remarkable story of how a Basel drug investigation led to his favourite artwork by Auguste HerbinRead more … 
Jan 21 2021Introducing our new satellite space: von Bartha InsightLeopold Weinberg, Co-owner of the Hotel Volkshaus Basel, answers 3 questions on a new outpost of our gallery at the Volkshaus Basel, redesigned by architects Herzog & de MeuronRead more … 
Jan 14 2021Inside gallerist Stefan von Bartha’s art-filled Basel homeAn excerpt from a feature in Wallpaper* reflecting on our Director’s unconventional childhood, eclectic collection, and building on 50 years of family history. Words by Harriet Lloyd-Smith
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Dec 22 2020Confessions from an artist studioArtist duo John Wood & Paul Harrison show us ‘where the magic happens’ – and share their studio playlistRead more … 
Dec 18 20204 artists on their favourite hobbiesBored of Netflix? Get inspired by Bob & Roberta Smith, Andrew Bick, John Wood & Paul Harrison and Barbara Stauffacher Solomon discussing the activities that keep them busy when they’re not in the studioRead more … 
Dec 11 2020My life in 5 exhibitions: Bernar VenetThe artist, who is known for his striking, large-scale sculptures, recalls five shows that shaped his careerRead more … 
Dec 03 2020A ‘whole host’ of meaningsRaimund Stecker explores the myriad associations of Imi Knoebel’s ‘Centren’ series – from old German, to music – and comments on a new series on display at von Bartha in BaselRead more … 
Nov 27 2020Three Special Anniversary EditionsJust in time for the holidays: discover new artworks released to mark our 50th anniversary, with 100% of proceeds supporting artists in needRead more … 
Nov 20 2020La DoubleJ x von BarthaA new collection combining art, fashion, and traditional craft. Thanks to a chance encounter, an exciting collaboration with the vibrant fashion brand was sparked – inspired by the Hungarian roots of von Bartha’s founder Miki.
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Nov 13 2020How works by Imi Knoebel and Claudia Wieser inspired collaborations with Akris and HermèsThe fashion houses have an enduring fascination with art and artists – as two new collaborations demonstrateRead more … 
Nov 05 20203 Writers on Boris RebetezThe artist is known for large-scale interventions that push the familiar into the unknown. We share exclusive excerpts from 'Common Tales', his new monograph Read more … 
Oct 30 2020A 5-minute introduction to Christian Andersson’s 1950 (1984)Are we living in a fictional dystopia? The artist’s homage to George Orwell’s iconic novel asks tricky questions about our timeRead more … 
Oct 23 2020‘You can’t create without an idea’In a continuation of our 'Material Concerns' series, Karim Noureldin discusses how he creates his works, from drawings, to paintings, ceramics and a large-scale work that can be driven throughRead more … 
Oct 16 2020A long story of very personal decisionsStefan von Bartha talks about being the second generation to run a gallery, and a childhood spent around art and ‘crazy characters’, in a special excerpt from our anniversary bookRead more … 
Oct 09 2020Artworks we love: Karim Noureldin’s Sirius and Terry Haggerty’s Memory FoldCollectors Fabienne and Charles Abrecht discuss a very special site-specific commission, and a work they’ll ‘never get bored of looking at’Read more … 
Oct 01 2020Walking the invisible line between art and designAt 91, Barbara Stauffacher Solomon has gained an international following. She spoke to Margareta von Bartha about pyjamas, bold typography, and finding her voice as a womanRead more … 
Sep 25 2020A VoiceA special excerpt from our new anniversary bookRead more … 
Sep 17 2020A film about von BarthaIn our 50th anniversary year, we captured the people, places and stories that make our galleryRead more … 
Sep 04 2020A special exhibition to celebrate half a century of von BarthaCurator Beat Wismer introduces our anniversary show, The Backward Glance can be a Glimpse into the Future, featuring 79 works by 40 agenda-setting artistsRead more … 
Aug 28 2020A 5-minute introduction to Mike Meiré’s CoastlineWe decipher a work created by throwing clay, which aims to redefine the way we interpret artRead more … 
Aug 14 2020What’s on at von BarthaDiscover ongoing and upcoming exhibitions in our spaces in Basel and S-chanf and more in our 50th anniversary yearRead more … 
Jul 30 2020My life in 5 exhibitionsWe asked Claudia Wieser to select five exhibitions that have played a memorable role in her career so farRead more … 
Jul 22 20204 Artist EscapesIf you could travel anywhere, where would you go? We asked Andrew Bick, Mike Meiré, Boris Rebetez and Beat Zoderer to share places that inspire, recharge, and bring back memoriesRead more … 
Jul 09 2020Material Concerns: ‘Light brings glass to life’Anna Dickinson explains the ‘magic’ of glass and metal in the first of a new series exploring artists’ materialsRead more … 
Jul 02 2020Barry Flanagan: An introduction to one of Britain’s most inventive sculptorsDescribed as a ‘maverick’, the artist drew inspiration from poetry, architectural space, and his talents as a dancer, writes Jo Melvin Read more … 
Jun 26 2020928 words about Francisco SierraSex, subversion, style and humour. Max Küng recalls the first time he saw a Francisco Sierra painting in the flesh—and the intense longing the encounter sparked Read more … 
Jun 12 20205 min read: Every dog has its dayWe explore the probing question at the heart of a glowing neon work by Danish trio SUPERFLEX Read more … 
Jun 04 2020Transforming architecture through artSarah Oppenheimer's calibrated structures displace our experience of inside and out, near and far, here and there. Director Helen Hirsch spoke to her on the occasion of her solo exhibition N-01 at Kunstmuseum Thun. Read more … 
May 29 2020We’re going to get through this with artStefan von Bartha spoke to the artist Bob & Roberta Smith, discussing art and music, the challenges of Instagram, and his new book – followed by a live performance of a song written in lockdownRead more … 
May 22 2020Introducing the CubesDiscover the latest additions to our Basel gallery space – two intimate “art cocoons” which offer infinite potentialRead more … 
May 14 20208 Artist recommended reads to move and inspireIn search of inspiration? We asked artists to share a selection of books that have left a lasting impression.Read more … 
Apr 30 2020An artwork I love: Imi Knoebel, Bild 28.02.2017Collectors Christine and Frederic Bodin explain how and why they fell in love with an artwork by Imi KnoebelRead more … 
Apr 23 2020Weaving hopeA new, limited-edition series by artist Karim Noureldin responds directly to the Covid-19 crisis, supporting skilled textile workers in Jaipur, IndiaRead more … 
Apr 15 2020‘I thought you made dodgy installation work’Artist duo John Wood and Paul Harrison interview each other—discussing their best (and worst) ideas, humour, and the work that broke John’s neckRead more … 
Apr 09 2020When painting becomes language, poetry, and musicThe curator Jo Melvin discusses the extraordinary compositions of artist Andrew Bick, whose work tests and pushes the potential of paintingRead more … 
Apr 02 2020‘I secretly dismantled the rooms at night’Artist Florian Slotawa discusses the evolution of his unique practice, and what drives him to create new contexts for existing objects.
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Mar 20 2020The von Bartha galleryA story of 50 years of sustained passion and commitmentRead more … 
Jun 25 2019Latin American ArtMiklos von Bartha recalls his first encounter with Arte Concreto and Arte MadíRead more … 
Feb 28 2019All buildings are time-basedOn Sarah Oppenheimer ‘I-131311’Read more … 
Nov 12 2018Playing with PerceptionTerry Haggerty’s bedazzling paintings and sculptures play with our perception, in a manner often misperceived as simply optical. But rather than relying on welltrodden paths his pieces are far more ambiguous and occupy a space that teeters on the edge between illusion and abstraction.Read more … 
Mar 18 2018The Whole World is an Art SchoolYou cannot teach art
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Feb 25 2017Inspiration Beat ZodererIn a way, Beat Zoderer has always been here. That’s how I see it, as a child of the 1980s. Even if I cannot remember anymore when I first encountered his œuvre, I do know that it became a school of seeing for me.
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Aug 12 2009The Dream Goes OnBrion Gysin led an eventful life. Among other projects, he explored the idea that with the help of light people with eyes closed could be put into a trance. “Dreamachines” were to develop this idea on an artistic level. Hold on to your seats...
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