"When We See Us": Everyday Blackness with Okra Collective

Thursday, September 5, 6–9 p.m., Gegenwart

Let's open the exhibition and the Studio Gegenwart together – a new space for events, workshops, talks and performances at the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart.

All events on the opening day are free of charge, a ticket is required to visit the exhibition. Please note that only a limited number of seats are available in the Studio Gegenwart.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

3:00 PM: Studio Gegenwart doors open

3:30-3:55 PM: Everyday Blackness (25 min)
Audiovisual installation by OKRA Collective that draws on a collaborative process featuring Anti-Mass, a collective and label based in Kampala/Uganda.

4:00 PM: Pop-up Bar

4:30 PM: Welcome and introduction by the curatorial team of When We See Us

5:30-6:00 PM: Talks and Presentations of the Program accompanying the exhibition with program participants

6:30-7:00 PM: Talks and Presentations of the Program accompanying the exhibition with program participants

7:00-7:25 PM: Everyday Blackness (25 min)
Audiovisual installation by OKRA Collective that draws on a collaborative process featuring Anti-Mass, a collective and label based in Kampala/Uganda.

7:30-9:00 PM: Live DJ Set by FONCÉ (OKRA Collective)

The sound work will be presented again on a special OKRA Collective Thursday evening on September 5, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart.


14 June – 13 July 2024

June

Fri 14 Jun

GEGENWART
11:30–12:15

When We Hear Us mit Neo Muyanga

Musikalische Erkundungen rund um «When We See Us»

Präsentation neuer Sounds und musikalischer Experimente, die auf der vom südafrikanischen Musiker und Komponisten Neo Muyanga konzipierten «When We See Us» Playlist der Ausstellung und den in Basel durchgeführten Workshops basieren. Eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Institut Jazz | FHNW, Basel. Kosten: Eintritt.

 


16:00–17:00

When We Hear Us mit Neo Muyanga

Musikalische Erkundungen rund um «When We See Us»

Präsentation neuer Sounds und musikalischer Experimente, die auf der vom südafrikanischen Musiker und Komponisten Neo Muyanga konzipierten «When We See Us» Playlist der Ausstellung und den in Basel durchgeführten Workshops basieren. Eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Institut Jazz | FHNW, Basel. Teilnahme kostenlos, Ticket erforderlich via Ticketlink.

Sat 15 Jun

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.

Sat 22 Jun


15:00–17:00

A Light Lyricism. Reading Group and Literary Companion to "When We See Us"

With Sindi-Leigh McBride (researcher and writer) and guests

In six public reading group sessions, we work through a selection of texts by James Baldwin, Ken Bugul, Teju Cole, Akwaeke Emezi, Bernardine Evaristo, Andrea Lee, Maaza Men, Kwame McPherson, Johny Pitts, Koleka Putuma, Zadie Smith, and Brandon Taylor. All texts will be made available to participants in advance. Age: from 16 years. Admission is free, registration is required via ticket link.

 

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.

Sun 23 Jun

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Visite guidée de l'exposition « When We See Us. Un siècle de peinture figurative panafricaine ».

In French. Coût : entrée + CHF 5.

Mon 24 Jun

CONVERSATION

NEUBAU
19:30–21:00

Fragen der Zeit: Teju Cole

Gespräch zum neusten Buch des amerikanisch-nigerianischen Autors Teju Cole, das jetzt auf Deutsch erscheint. Cole taucht in «Tremor» tief in die Kolonialgeschichte der USA ein und untersucht mit literarischen Mitteln, wie diese bis heute ihre Spuren hinterlässt.

Sat 29 Jun


15:00–17:00

A Light Lyricism. Reading Group and Literary Companion to "When We See Us"

With Sindi-Leigh McBride (researcher and writer) and guests

In six public reading group sessions, we work through a selection of texts by James Baldwin, Ken Bugul, Teju Cole, Akwaeke Emezi, Bernardine Evaristo, Andrea Lee, Maaza Men, Kwame McPherson, Johny Pitts, Koleka Putuma, Zadie Smith, and Brandon Taylor. All texts will be made available to participants in advance. Age: from 16 years. Admission is free, registration is required via ticket link.

 

WORKSHOP

GEGENWART
15:00–16:30

Dialogue Session

Storytelling Through Design. With Cherry-Ann Morgan

Hosted by Visual Designer and Artist Cherry Ann Morgan, this session is a practical workshop on storytelling and pluralistic futures within visual design. Costs: Entry + 5 CHF

Sun 30 Jun

WORKSHOP


11:00–17:00

Offenes Studio Gegenwart

Life by the river Together we will think about everyday life on the Rhine: the people, animals, plants, stones and everything else we encounter. What stories do the river and its banks tell us? What is the relationship between nature and culture around the Rhine? We will give form to our findings, reflections and impressions through paintings, drawings and frottages - outdoors if the weather is fine. Open to all. Participation free of charge.

July

Thu 4 Jul

WORKSHOP


18:00–21:00

Drink'n Draw

In German. Inspiriert von den Werken der Ausstellung zeichnen wir gemeinsam. Begleitet wird das Event von Plattfon Records, Basel, mit einer speziell für das Studio Gegenwart konzipierten Musikauswahl. Kostenlose Teilnahme am Zeichnungs-Workshop. Drinks an der Pop-up-Bar.

Sat 6 Jul

CONVERSATION


12:30–14:30

Serving Questions

AUSGEBUCHT!

With Chef Olivier Bur complementing the discussion topics with dishes. At an extraordinary lunch, participants will be served questions that encourage them to reflect on the exhibition "When we see us", its themes and the institutional context. Discursive menu and installation by the Hybrid Project Space collective and chef Olivier Bur. 12.30-2.00 PM: Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link. Limited number of participants. 2.00-6.00 PM: Installation open at Studio Gegenwart. Participation free of charge, no registration required.

 

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.

Sun 7 Jul

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Guided tour of the exhibition «When We See Us. A Century of Black Figuration in Painting»

Costs: Admission + CHF 5.

Sat 13 Jul

FÜHRUNG

GEGENWART
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.

14 June – 13 July 2024