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
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
In German. Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Fabienne Ruppen. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP FÜR KINDER
HAUPTBAU
09:00–16:30
FULLY BOOKED!
In German. Tauche für vier Tage in die Welt von Arno Stern ein und lebe Dich kreativ und selbstbestimmt aus. Di. 1.7. – Fr. 4.7.2025 mit Lona Klaus, Gruppe 1: 9–12 Uhr | Gruppe 2: 13.30–16.30 Uhr, Weitere Infos und Anmeldung unter Ferienpass Basel. Für Kinder 6-14 Jahre (max. 10 Plätze). Kosten: CHF 60
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HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
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Where in the art museum can certain shapes be found repeatedly? Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
WORKSHOP FÜR KINDER
HAUPTBAU
09:00–16:30
FULLY BOOKED!
In German. Tauche für vier Tage in die Welt von Arno Stern ein und lebe Dich kreativ und selbstbestimmt aus. Di. 1.7. – Fr. 4.7.2025 mit Lona Klaus, Gruppe 1: 9–12 Uhr | Gruppe 2: 13.30–16.30 Uhr, Weitere Infos und Anmeldung unter Ferienpass Basel. Für Kinder 6-14 Jahre (max. 10 Plätze). Kosten: CHF 60
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
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
WORKSHOP FÜR KINDER
HAUPTBAU
09:00–16:30
FULLY BOOKED!
In German. Tauche für vier Tage in die Welt von Arno Stern ein und lebe Dich kreativ und selbstbestimmt aus. Di. 1.7. – Fr. 4.7.2025 mit Lona Klaus, Gruppe 1: 9–12 Uhr | Gruppe 2: 13.30–16.30 Uhr, Weitere Infos und Anmeldung unter Ferienpass Basel. Für Kinder 6-14 Jahre (max. 10 Plätze). Kosten: CHF 60
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NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
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10:00–18:00
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NEUBAU
12:30–13:00
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HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Your museum!
Where in the art museum can certain shapes be found repeatedly? Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
In German. Eine Werkbetrachtung der anderen Art. Kosten: CHF 7. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich
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NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
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12:30–13:00
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Géraldine Meyer. Kosten: Eintritt
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HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Your museum!
Where in the art museum can certain shapes be found repeatedly? Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
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
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
Die Sammler Julius Freund und Julius Schottländer
In German. Mit der Leiterin Abteilung Provenienzforschung Tessa Rosebrock. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Your museum!
Where in the art museum can certain shapes be found repeatedly? Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With DJ Vornelinks and kleruss. Participation free of charge
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
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NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
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NEUBAU
15:00–16:00
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GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
In German. Mit der Kuratorin a.i. Rahel Müller. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Your museum!
Where in the art museum can certain shapes be found repeatedly? Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Sara El Hachimi & Iannis OV and Frau Lou. Participation free of charge
GUIDED TOUR
NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
HAUPTBAU
10:00–18:00
The art museum makes room for you and adapts to you. Come by to linger and discover. Participation free of charge
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
10:00–16:00
This Sunday, we will explore the mysterious beings of the skies. Come and fly with us! Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired
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NEUBAU
14:00–15:00
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HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
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WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Gina Pelosi and The Entertainer. Participation free of charge
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
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
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
14:00–15:00
In German. Wir laden Sie zu einem unserer einstündigen Rundgänge ein, um immer wieder aufs Neue die zahlreichen Meisterwerke zu erkunden und die Geschichte der Öffentlichen Kunstsammlung Basel kennenzulernen. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
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HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Eva Reifert. Kosten: Eintritt.
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Anne Nang’ole, Achtung Scharf and Nomuel. Participation free of charge
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
In German. Eine Werkbetrachtung der anderen Art. Kosten: CHF 7. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich
GUIDED TOUR
HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
Die Sammler Julius Freund und Julius Schottländer
In German. Mit der Leiterin Abteilung Provenienzforschung Tessa Rosebrock. Kosten: Eintritt
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Laurel Bloom, Choufleur Mimosa DJ and Farré. Participation free of charge
WORKSHOP
HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45
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
VERNISSAGE
HAUPTBAU
18:00–22:00
You are invited to the opening of the exhibition "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point". Participation free of charge
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HAUPTBAU
14:00–16:30
In German. Ausgestattet mit Pauspapier und Stift erkunden wir die Gebäude des Kunstmuseums! Alter: 7-10 Jahren. Kosten: CHF 15 / mit Familienpass CHF 10, Ticket erforderlich via Ticketlink
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NEUBAU
15:00–16:00
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HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00
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HAUPTBAU
10:15–12:00
In German. Was heisst es, ein grossformatiges Kunstwerk zu schaffen – und wie beeinflusst die Grösse unsere Wahrnehmung? Gemeinsam lassen wir die eindrucksvollen Originale der Sammlungspräsentation «Grosse Kunst» auf uns wirken. Kosten: CHF 10 / bis 16 Jahre: CHF 5. Beschränkte Platzzahl
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HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00
Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration
MUSIC
HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00
YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Once we knew, Schwifi DJ and Kety Fusco. Participation free of charge
NEUBAU
11:00–18:30
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