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Event Calendar

Thu 24 Apr

Modern Sculpture Through the Camera’s Lens: Medardo Rosso and Max Klinger

Lecture by Prof. Megan R. Luke

6.15–7.45 p.m., Hauptbau. On the occasion of the special exhibition "Medardo Rosso. The Invention of Modern Sculpture", Prof. Megan R. Luke focuses on the relationship between photography and sculpture in the works of artists Medardo Rosso and Max Klinger. Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link
Fri 25 Apr

Ouverture with talk "The Exhibition Space and the Expansion of Performance" by artist Alexandra Pirici

6.15–7.45 p.m., Neubau. This keynote lecture inaugurates the performance festival ACT Basel 25, which takes place at Kunstmuseum Basel the next day, on Saturday, April 26, from 1-5 pm.
Sat 26 Apr

ACT Performances 2025 - Performance Festival

1–5 p.m. Newly developed performances and performative projects as part of the annual ACT Performance Festival of the Swiss art academies. Participation free of charge
Sun 27 Apr

Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

3–4 p.m., Neubau. In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
Sat 17 May

Das Tanzfest Region Basel

May 17 and 18, 2025

As part of the Basel Region Tanzfest 2025 and on the occasion of the Eurovision Song Contest, the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum will be transformed into a place for people to dance together. Participation free of charge / CHF 15
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23 June – 22 July 2025

June

Tue 24 Jun

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: Ernst Ludwig Kirchners «Tanz im Varieté» in der Ausstellung «Paarlauf»

In German. Mit der wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin Greta Schweizer. Kostenlose Teilnahme

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Wed 25 Jun

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Sculpture

Have you ever wanted to be part of an artistic installation or pose as a model? From all angles, we will explore figures, installations, and objects, as well as their materials, sizes, and production. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

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Thu 26 Jun

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

Führung für blinde und sehbeeinträchtigte Menschen

In German. Diese Führungsreihe für blinde, sehbeeinträchtigte und andere Kunstinteressierte durch die Sammlung findet sitzend in den Galerieräumen statt. Sehende Begleiter:innen und Blindenhunde sind willkommen. Wenn Sie weitere Bedürfnisse für einen barrierefreien Zutritt ins Museum haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an [email protected]. Kosten: CHF 7

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Sat 28 Jun

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

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23 June – 22 July 2025

Openinghours Hauptbau & Neubau

Tues; Thurs–Sun 10am–6pm
Wed 10am–8pm
Mon closed

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The Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart is currently closed.

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