Kunstmuseum Basel | Neubau
Monday, June 24, 2024
7.30–8 p.m.
Tickets via Literaturhaus Basel
Teju Cole is a novelist, essayist, and photographer. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. His most recent book is a novel entitled Tremor (2023), named book of the year is being published in German now. In this novel, Cole dives deep into the colonial history of the USA and uses literary means to investigate how it leaves its mark to this day.
In the event series Issues of Our Time, important thinkers from various disciplines take a stand on pressing contemporary issues and shed light on critical contexts that are driving today’s societies.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
15:00–17:00
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
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
In French. Coût : entrée + CHF 5.
CONVERSATION
NEUBAU
19:30–21:00
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.
15:00–17:00
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
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
WORKSHOP
11:00–17:00
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.
WORKSHOP
18:00–21:00
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.
CONVERSATION
12:30–14:30
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
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
Costs: Admission + CHF 5.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.