Latest Events in Basel(March Updated)

Throughout their lives, people remember events and people that are important to them. The exhibition begins with very personal memories - recorded in poetry and photo albums or baptismal certificates. A wall-filling type case filled with souvenirs also shows that memories are often linked to things. Over 400 exhibits from the museum collection bear witness to this. They contain personal information such as births, weddings or deaths. But they also remind us of social events, wars, catastrophes, the opening of borders or independence days. Memory aids The exhibition shows how these moments are remembered - or how they are kept secret or forgotten. There are a wide variety of practices and forms involved. The similarities are also revealed. For example, memory aids to prevent forgetting are widespread all over the world. The Incas in Peru tied knots in strings to record dates and stories. And in Switzerland, people recorded on notched sticks who was allowed to use water and when. For thousands of years, great epics and holy scriptures have guaranteed that experiences and history are not forgotten. The Bible, Torah, Koran, healing scrolls from Ethiopia and healing books of the Batak from Indonesia are impressive testimonies to this. These writings were written by scholars. In the 1980s, social organizations, artists and politicians recorded events on fabrics, paintings and posters: decolonization, the end of apartheid in South Africa or grievances, violence and oppression in Latin American dictatorships. In remembrance The exhibition ends with the remembrance of the dead. In Europe, hair images, stone monuments and grave crosses commemorate the deceased. In Mexico, the dead are happily celebrated on the "Día de los Muertos". Funny skeleton ensembles dance on an exhibition podium. In Peru, however, the Matsiguenga ethnic group creates wooden guardian figures to protect against the dead.

As the world's premier art fair, Art Basel will bring together top galleries and highlight the grand "Unlimited" section curated by Ruba Katrib. This year's fair aims to forge strong connections between collectors, masters of modern art, and emerging global talent. As the flagship event of the series, it will continue to lead the way, forming its global footprint alongside the Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and the new Qatar fair opening in February 2026.

Swiss Biotech Day 2024, the standard annual gathering of the Swiss bio-pharmaceutical industry, is set to take place in Basel. Renowned for its vibrant biotechnological and pharmaceutical research, development, and production, Basel serves as the perfect location for this prestigious event. The Congress Center Basel, located at Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, will host the event from April 22 to April 23, 2024. Swiss Biotech Day 2024 promises to be an exceptional opportunity for professionals in the field to come together, exchange knowledge, and foster collaborations. With a focus on advancing the bio-pharmaceutical industry, this event will feature insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to connect with key players in the industry, gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations, and explore potential partnerships. Make sure to mark your calendar for Swiss Biotech Day 2024 in Basel. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, seeking to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and forge meaningful connections. Join industry leaders, experts, and innovators as they convene to shape the future of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Don't miss out on this exceptional occasion to be part of the Swiss Biotech Day 2024!

Fantasy Basel 2024, also known as the Swiss Comic Con, is the largest pop culture convention in Switzerland and one of the most diverse events of its kind in Europe. This three-day extravaganza takes place at the prestigious Messe Basel, located at Messepl., 4058 Basel, Switzerland. Spanning an impressive 60,000 square meters, it attracts a staggering 54,000 visitors, including enthusiasts from far-flung galaxies who consider it to be the most extraordinary con in the universe. Fantasy Basel 2024 offers an unparalleled program that celebrates the captivating realms of creativity and fantasy, both in real and imaginary worlds. As the premiere convention for pop culture, Fantasy Basel 2024 sets the stage for an immersive experience like no other. From May 9th to May 11th, attendees will have the chance to join forces with like-minded fans and visionary creators, channeling their passion and embracing the allure of imagination. With its impressive scale and diverse offerings, this event promises to captivate and inspire visitors from all walks of life. Whether you're a devoted fan, a talented artist, or simply someone seeking a truly unforgettable experience, Fantasy Basel 2024 is the ultimate destination for those who dare to dream.

The Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine Congress is a prestigious event that brings together physicians from Switzerland and around the world. Taking place in the beautiful city of Basle, at the renowned Congress Center Basel, this educational event in internal medicine promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees. With a focus on providing the most up-to-date knowledge in the field, the Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine Congress offers a variety of learning formats, ensuring that participants can acquire new insights and skills. Moreover, this congress also presents excellent networking opportunities, allowing physicians to connect with colleagues and experts in their field. From May 29 to May 31, 2024, healthcare professionals will gather at the Congress Center Basel to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and strengthen their professional networks. If you are a physician seeking to enhance your knowledge in internal medicine, the Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine Congress 2024 is an event you cannot afford to miss.

Liste 2024, the renowned art fair, is a must-attend event that brings together an exclusive gathering of museum experts and artists. Taking place in Basle at the impressive Workroom Warteck venue, this highly anticipated fair introduces a plethora of new galleries to the prestigious LISTE community. Marking its distinction as the most important fair dedicated exclusively to new galleries and primarily showcasing young art, Liste 2024 promises an extraordinary experience for art enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From June 10th to June 16th, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a captivating display of artistic talent, curated by the most esteemed experts in the field. With a focus on cultivating interdisciplinary dialogues and fostering connections between emerging galleries and established artists, Liste 2024 offers a unique platform for the discovery and appreciation of cutting-edge contemporary art. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to witness the future of the art world unfold at Liste 2024 in Basle, Switzerland.

Photo Basel 2024 is Switzerland's first and only international art fair exclusively dedicated to the world of photography-based art. With its focus on this captivating art form, Photo Basel aims to foster and strengthen the creative exchange among leading players in the art industry. Taking place during Art Basel week, the event provides a unique platform to showcase the immense growth and significance of photography within museums and the art market over the past decade. Photo Basel 2024 will be held at Messe Basel, located at Messepl., 4058 Basel, Switzerland. This prestigious venue will serve as the meeting point for artists, collectors, curators, and enthusiasts alike to explore and appreciate the power and beauty of photography. From June 10th to June 16th, 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of photographic artworks, immersing themselves in the captivating narratives and visual experiences that photography offers. Join us at Photo Basel 2024 in Basle, Switzerland, as we celebrate the timeless art of photography and its profound impact on our cultural landscape. This international art fair serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and growing recognition of photography as a medium of artistic expression. Experience the beauty, emotion, and depth of photography at this exceptional event, where creativity and innovation converge in the heart of Switzerland.

The exhibition "Paarlauf" was held at the Kunstmuseum Basel to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Im Obersteg collection. The exhibition uses an associative exhibition concept to present artworks from Im Obersteg's private collection and the Kunstmuseum Basel collection, exploring the cross-generational dialogue and imagination of art. The exhibition dynamically rotates exhibits, publicly exhibits Marc Chagall's works on paper for the first time, and invites musicians to record matching tracks for the exhibits, creating a unique dialogue between art and music.

The second exhibition in our Basel gallery is titled ‘Körperlich,’ meaning ‘bodily’ in English. A group show of women artists, the exhibition explores the body’s role in the construction and expression of identity through works by Louise Bourgeois, Maria Lassnig, Meret Oppenheim, Alina Szapocznikow, Irène Zurkinden, Lee Lozano, Hannah Villiger and Carol Rama.

The relationship between mother and child, or between caretaker and infant, has traditionally been represented as a symbiotic fusion within visual art; see the images of virgin and child by Raphael, for example. Inspired by the English psychoanalyst Melanie Klein, this exhibition takes a different view of those early childhood “object relations” that continue to shape how we relate to others throughout our lives. In addition to love and affection, Klein argues, the bond between the baby and its mother is also marked by aggressions, ambivalences, and strong anxious phantasies. The Mother Position brings together artworks that negotiate the complex nature of this paradigmatic object relation, whose long-term consequences resonate throughout. It is precisely because no artistic practice can do without an object relation that the equally libidinal and destructive object phantasies are worth examining. From this perspective, the fact that social interactions are currently often defined by negative feelings, splits, and one-sided repudiations is not only due to social media and the much-invoked “polarization” of contemporary society. Instead, The Mother Position demonstrates that our relations to the external world are also the expression of an inner psychic life that gets projected to the outside (while outside events get introjected). The exhibition thus focuses less on motherhood in the narrow sense than on a psychic position and its object relations that has its starting point in early childhood. It is a position that we keep inhabiting throughout our lives according to Klein. More so: it is a position – and this is The Mother Position’s central argument – that shapes the relationship between artists and their objects in particular.