Hidden Matter
A cooperation of the Kunstmuseum Basel with the Theater Basel in the context of the exhibition Picasso – El Greco
Premiere with dancers from the Ballet Ensemble of Theater Basel
On the occasion of the special exhibition Picasso - El Greco, the Kunstmuseum Basel will present a multimedia dance performance in cooperation with the ballet ensemble of the Theater Basel in autumn 2022: Hidden Matter can be seen as a world premiere on six evenings in September at Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau.
The new production was developed jointly by the French-American choreographer Rachelle Scott and the British-Indian video and digital artist Permi Jhooti. It combines dance, digital imagery, architecture and music to create an expressive and expansive piece inspired by El Greco's and Picasso's oeuvres. The main building of the Kunstmuseum will become an open stage for this: dancing will take place in the foyer of the first floor, and parts of the production will also be visible from the large inner courtyard.
Hidden Matter is not a conventional ballet that the audience experiences "frontally". The audience is introduced in the courtyard by a projection on the façade of the main building. Dancers then accompany the visitors to the first floor. There they enter a space in which sounds, bodies, static architecture, moving images and physical and virtual realities intermingle. A dancer acts as a "narrator" who guides the audience through the evening as El Greco's alter ego.
The new work by Rachelle Scott and Permi Jhooti combines complex technical knowledge of virtual image worlds, philosophical reflections on time and space and a choreographic language. It is the first collaboration between the two artists, both of whom are interested in the expressive power and potential of movement. Scott focuses on the dancing bodies and the connection between emotion and expression. Jhooti records the dancers with a special camera and develops ambiguous images of pixels from the collected data. These are projected onto the windows facing the inner courtyard and sometimes act as an echo of danced passages, sometimes as an anticipation of the dancers' future movements.
Dates
Friday, 9.9.2022 (premiere), Saturday, 10.9., Tuesday, 13.9., Wednesday, 14.9., Friday, 16.9. and Saturday, 17.9., admission at 8.15 p.m. each evening, start at 8.30 p.m.
Place
Kunstmuseum Basel, Main Building Foyer 1st Floor
Concept
Rachelle Scott (Choreography), Permi Jhooti (Visual Art / Video)
Dancers
Mikaela Kelly
Celia Sandoya
Kelly Keesing
Max Zachrisson
Elias Boersma
Dayne Florence
Light
Luke Marian
Video
Rubén Darío Bañol Herrera (Music: Danheim "Ginnung")
Music Editing
Rachelle Scott
Music Mastering
Beat Frei
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
FULLY BOOKED!
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Visite guidée de l'exposition « Fantômes. Sur les traces du surnaturel »
In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
15:00–16:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
10:00–18:00
Macht Platz!
The Kunstmuseum makes room for you and adapts to your needs. Come by to linger and discover. No meeting point. Participation free of charge
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
10:00–16:00
Open studio: Happy New Year!
At the start of the year, we reflect on our New Year's resolutions. We visualize our wishes for 2026 with words, drawings, and collages. Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Guided tour of the exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the supernatural"
Costs: Admission + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Cassidy Toner. Besides the point
In German: Mit der Kuratorin der Ausstellung Alice Wilke. Kostenlose Teilnahme
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Collage, Collage!
Search, find, cut, tear, combine, glue— and your collage is complete! In January, we will focus intensively on this technique, which many artists have been using since the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
Inspired by her
In German: Führung zu aktuellen weiblichen Positionen im Kunstmuseum Basel. Eine fortlaufende Reihe mit der Kunstvermittlerin Iris Kretzschmar in der Sammlung des Kunstmuseums Basel. Kosten: CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: «Geister»
In German: Mit der Kuratorin Eva Reifert. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Collage, Collage!
Search, find, cut, tear, combine, glue— and your collage is complete! In January, we will focus intensively on this technique, which many artists have been using since the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Anna Barriball. Zeichnen mit Wachs und Russ
In German: Mit der Leiterin des Kupferstichkabinetts Anita Haldemann. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Collage, Collage!
Search, find, cut, tear, combine, glue— and your collage is complete! In January, we will focus intensively on this technique, which many artists have been using since the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
After-Work-Drawing. Zeichnen in der Sammlung
In German: Mit dem Kunstvermittler Mariano Gaich. Vorkenntnisse sind keine nötig. Für Interessierte ab 16 Jahren. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich. Kosten: CHF 7
MUSEUMS NIGHT
HAUPTBAU, NEUBAU
18:00–02:00
Museums Night: Rendezvous with your spirits
Whether with pen and paper, ink and mist, words and dance—encounter your inner spirits and let them go.
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Visite guidée de l'exposition « Fantômes. Sur les traces du surnaturel »
In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
15:00–16:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Claes Oldenburg
In German: Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Alice Wilke. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Collage, Collage!
Search, find, cut, tear, combine, glue— and your collage is complete! In January, we will focus intensively on this technique, which many artists have been using since the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
10:00–18:00
Macht Platz!
The Kunstmuseum makes room for you and adapts to your needs. Come by to linger and discover. No meeting point. Participation free of charge
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
10:00–16:00
Open studio: Dreams
We begin February with a deep look into the realm of dreams! Whether dream catchers or dream creatures, wishes or nightmares—in our studio, you will find everything you need to give shape to what lies hidden within you. Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Guided tour of the exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the supernatural"
Costs: Admission + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Kunst. Italienische Druckgrafik um 1500
In German: Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Silvia Massa. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Expressionismus
Strong colors, distorted shapes, subjective realities – this month we look through the lens of expressionism. We get to know artists of the early 20th century. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
Inspired by her
In German: Führung zu aktuellen weiblichen Positionen im Kunstmuseum Basel. Eine fortlaufende Reihe mit der Kunstvermittlerin Iris Kretzschmar in der Sammlung des Kunstmuseums Basel. Kosten: CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
14:00–15:00
Highlights of the Collection
A guided tour to explore the numerous masterpieces and learn about the history of the public collection of Kunstmuseum Basel. Costs: Admission + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Provenienzforschung in der Sammlung
In German: Mit der wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin Katharina Georgi-Schaub. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Expressionismus
Strong colors, distorted shapes, subjective realities – this month we look through the lens of expressionism. We get to know artists of the early 20th century. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
Dryck Flader trifft …
In German: Eine Werkbetrachtung der anderen Art. Kosten: CHF 7. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
12:30–13:00
30 Minuten: Sam Gilliam
In German: Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Alice Wilke. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Mitmach-Mittwoch: Expressionismus
Strong colors, distorted shapes, subjective realities – this month we look through the lens of expressionism. We get to know artists of the early 20th century. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Visite guidée de l'exposition « Fantômes. Sur les traces du surnaturel »
In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»
In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
