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

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.

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

Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

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

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