Issues of Our Time: An evening with Teju Cole on his new novel "Tremor"
A cooperation between Kunstmuseum Basel and the Literaturhaus Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel | Neubau
Monday, June 24, 2024
7.30–8 p.m.
Tickets via Literaturhaus Basel
Teju Cole is a novelist, essayist, and photographer. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. His most recent book is a novel entitled Tremor (2023), named book of the year is being published in German now. In this novel, Cole dives deep into the colonial history of the USA and uses literary means to investigate how it leaves its mark to this day.
In the event series Issues of Our Time, important thinkers from various disciplines take a stand on pressing contemporary issues and shed light on critical contexts that are driving today’s societies.
Août
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 English. 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»
En allemand. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
VISITE GUIDÉE PAR LA COMMISSAIRE D'EXPOSITION
GEGENWART
18:30–19:30
Kuratorinnenführung in der Ausstellung «When We See Us. Hundert Jahre panafrikanische figurative Malerei»
En allemand. 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»
En allemand. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 5.
WORKSHOP
11:00–17:00
Offenes Studio Gegenwart
Nous remettons en question nos habitudes visuelles ! A travers des trous d'observation et des télescopes que nous avons fabriqués nous-mêmes, nous cherchons des motifs inhabituels dans les salles de musée et les œuvres d'art. Une fois dessinées et reproduites, nos esquisses seront assemblées au Studio Gegenwart en une seule œuvre d'art globale, un grand tapis à motifs. Ouvert à tous : familles, amies et amis, enfants, jeunes et adultes sont les bienvenus. Participation gratuite sans inscription.
WORKSHOP
15:00–16:30
Dialogue Session
The Role of Art in Shaping Historical Narratives. With Marilyn Umurungi
En anglais. 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»
En allemand. Mit der Kuratorin Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt.
WORKSHOP
GEGENWART
15:00–16:30
Dialogue Session
Storytelling Through Design. Avec Cherry-Ann Morgan
En anglais. 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.
Septembre
CONVERSATION
11:15–12:45
Sunday Artist Talk
With Sungi Mlengeya (Dar es Salaam), Meleko Mokgosi (Massachusetts), Joy Labinjo (London)
En anglais. 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)
CONCERT
18:00–21:00
Everyday Blackness
Inspiriert von «When We See Us» hat OKRA Collective eine neue audiovisuelle Installation entwickelt. Die hypnotisierende Kombination aus Stimmen, Geräuschen und polyrhythmischer Musik handelt vom Schwarzen Alltag aus einer afrodiasporischen Perspektive. In Zusammenarbeit mit Anti-Mass, einem Kollektiv und Label aus Kampala/Uganda. Eintritt: CHF 25/15 (Link folgt)
