At an extraordinary lunch, participants will be served questions that encourage them to reflect on the exhibition, its themes and the institutional context. Chef Olivier Bur will complement the discussion topics with dishes.
Hybrid Project Space is a collective of people from the fields of museum studies, curation, media production, art, architecture, and graphic design. The collective engages in discussions with the public on how art and cultural spaces can become more inclusive and diverse.
Free of charge. Registration required via free ticket link.
Limited capacity.
15:00–17:00
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
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
CURATOR'S TOUR
GEGENWART
18:30–19:30
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
WORKSHOP
11:00–17:00
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
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
In German. Mit der Kuratorin Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt.
WORKSHOP
GEGENWART
15:00–16:30
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.
CONVERSATION
11:15–12:45
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
Costs: Admission + CHF 5.
CONCERT
18:00–21:00
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
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
CURATOR'S TOUR
GEGENWART
18:30–19:30
In German. Mit dem Kurator Daniel Kurjakovic. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
FÜHRUNG
GEGENWART
15:00–16:00
In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.