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.
August
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.
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 Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
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.
WORKSHOP
11:00–17:00
Offenes Studio Gegenwart
We question our viewing habits! Through peepholes and self-made telescopes, we search the museum rooms and works of art for unusual patterns. Our sketches will be drawn and reproduced in the Studio Gegenwart to create a single work of art, a large tapestry of patterns. Open to all: families, friends, children, young people and adults are welcome. Free of charge without registration.
WORKSHOP
15:00–16:30
Dialogue Session
The Role of Art in Shaping Historical Narratives. With Marilyn Umurungi
This session introduces an intersectional, Afro-feminist lens on BIPOC groups and movements that have become essential in creating visibility for communities of the diaspora. Costs: Entry + 5 CHF
RENDEZ-VOUS AM MITTAG
GEGENWART
12:30–13:00
Rendez-vous am Mittag: «When We See Us»
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt.
WORKSHOP
GEGENWART
15:00–16:30
Dialogue Session
Storytelling Through Design. With Cherry-Ann Morgan
A practical workshop that invites audiences to tap into new narratives of design through culture and storytelling beyond dominant narratives. 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.
September
CONVERSATION
11:15–12:45
Sunday Artist Talk
With Sungi Mlengeya (Dar es Salaam), Meleko Mokgosi (Massachusetts), Joy Labinjo (London)
Artists of the exhibition consider the function and significance of painting and art in the Pan-African context as well as the artistic and social challenges with which they currently see themselves confronted. Costs: CHF 10/5 (+ Optional: Entry CHF 13)
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.
CONCERT
18:00–21:00
Everyday Blackness
Inspired by "When We See Us", OKRA Collective has developed a new audiovisual installation. The hypnotizing combination of voices, sounds and polyrhythmic music deals with everyday black life from an Afro-diasporic perspective. In collaboration with Anti-Mass, a collective and label from Kampala/Uganda. Costs: CHF 25/15.
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.
CURATOR'S TOUR
GEGENWART
18:30–19:30
Guided tour of the exhibition «When We See Us. A Century of Black Figuration in Painting»
With the curator Daniel Kurjakovic. Costs: Admission + CHF 5.
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.
