Events during Art Basel
We look forward to welcoming you every day during Art Basel (June 10–16, 2024) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Wed: until 8 p.m.; Hauptbau & Neubau on Thu: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Here is an overview of our current exhibitions and the events this week.
Nakhane, «Endo-» – Performance
Mon, June 10, 7 p.m., Neubau, Kosten: CHF 25/15
The well-known South African singer, songwriter, actress and writer is coming to Basel with the musical performance "Endo-", which was commissioned by the Kunstmuseum Basel especially for the exhibition When We See Us. One Hundred Years of Pan-African Figurative Painting. Nakhane moved to London to record and release the heavily autobiographical album You Will Not Die in 2018. Nakhane's work was praised by Elton John, who interviewed Nakhane, and also by Madonna, who called the multitalent one of her two favorite artists and said Nakhane's music influenced her.
Neo Muyanga and the Ensemble of Institute Jazz: When We Hear Us
Tue–Fri, June 11–14, 11.30 a.m. / 4 p.m., Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, Participation free of charge
Musical Explorations around When We See Us. During Art Basel, the Neo Muyanga Ensemble will host solos, duos and small ensemble formation sessions inspired by the When We See Us playlists and workshops; deconstructing “African Music” and exploring the complex echoes between music and the visual arts, the boundary-crossing aesthetic contained in the sonic palette of the diaspora.
A Cooperation with Institute Jazz | FHNW, Basel.
Daily from Tuesday through Saturday at the Studio Gegenwart and in select exhibition galleries of Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart.
Morning sessions: Tue–Fri, 11.30 am, in select exhibition galleries, Participation free of charge, without registration, Costs: Entry.
Afternoon sessions: Thu and Fri, 4 pm, Studio Gegenwart, Participation free of charge, limited seats available, registration required via free ticket link.
Conversations | When We See Us, A Century of Black Figuration in Painting
Thu, June 13, 7 p.m., Messe Basel (Hall 1)
When We See Us. A Century of Black Figuration in Painting curator Koyo Kouoh will discuss the themes in the exhibition, currently on show at Kunstmuseum Basel, with artists Kudzanai-Violet Hwami and Tschabalala Self.
Presented in collaboration with Art Basel.
Current Exhibitions
Gegenwart, St. Alban-Rheinweg 60, 4052 Basel
When We See Us until October 27
Neubau, St. Alban-Graben 20, 4052 Basel
Dan Flavin until August 18
Made in Japan until July 21
Hauptbau, St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel
Ingenious Women until June 30
Opening hours Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart during Art Basel (June 10–16, 2024):
Mon: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tue: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wed: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Thu: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Gegenwart: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
July
CURATOR'S TOUR
GEGENWART
18:30–19:30
Kuratorinnenführung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Anita Haldemann. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
WORKSHOP
GEGENWART
15:00–16:30
Dialogue Session
The Functional Art Within Community. With Kwaku Dapaah Opoku
A dialogue session on the functionality of African Art derived from shared community practices. The interdisciplinary dialogue series aims to foster conversations that connect museum audiences with the diverse spectrum of Black and African diasporic perspectives in Swiss society. This series is curated by Keabetswe Boccomino (Afrinova). Limited number of participants. Costs: Admission + CHF 5.
WORKSHOP
11:00–17:00
Offenes Studio Gegenwart: Der Sommer zeichnet Geschichte.
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.
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.
August
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.
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.
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. Participation free of charge, registration 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.
CONVERSATION
12:30–14:30
Serving Questions
FULLY BOOKED!
Discursive menu and installation by the Hybrid Project Space collective and chef Olivier Bur. At this special lunch, questions will be served that encourage reflection on the exhibition, its themes and the institutional context. Chef Olivier Bur will complement the discussion with food. Participation free of charge, Ticket via ticket link. Limited number of participants.
