Leiko Ikemura inaugurates her first museum exhibition in Korea "Light on the Horizon". The title refers to a recurring motif in Ikemura's artistic practice, rooted in her personal migration experiences and which has assumed increasing significance within her poetic and complex œuvre. The exhibition focuses on works that were created over the last decade, including paintings and glas sculptures, thus providing a comprehensive overview of the artist's current artistic practice.
Elger Esser's latest solo exhibition, "Mémoire Céleste", presents a selection of new works created in the historic confines of the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel and its surrounding landscapes. Esser's photographs are tranquil moments that seem to belong to bygone eras. Time seems to stand still and the viewer’s gaze dwells in dreamlike, melancholic landscapes. The lyrical, pictorial language, governed by the classical rules of composition, conveys an overall impression of perfect harmony. The pale, delicate colors heighten the impression of being transported into the past.
A century ago, the term "concrete art" emerged, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape. Today, both the Museum for Concrete Art in Ingolstadt and the Museum im Kulturspeicher Würzburg honor this artistic genre, which has shaped not only the art of the 20th century but continues to influence contemporary art practices. Featuring the works of young artists who resonate with this movement, the exhibition provides a new perspective on concrete art, tracing its evolution from its inception to the present day.
Installation view at Museum for Concrete Art Ingolstadt, 2024, photo: Hubert P. Klotzeck, courtesy of Museum for Concrete Art Ingolstadt
For the first time in a museum, Karin Kneffel presents her latest series, in which she breaths new life into statues of Madonnas from the 15th to 16th centuries through vibrant and colorful representations. In these works, Kneffel approaches sacred art from a contemporary and complex perspective. In doing so, she not only celebrates the timeless splendor of the Madonna statues but also invites viewers to contemplate the complex interplay between tradition and innovation in contemporary art.
The Kupferstich-Kabinett in Dresden introduces "Candida Höfer: Contexts. A Reflection of Dresden," showcasing a series of new photographs by Candida Höfer that capture the halls of the Semper Oper in Dresden. Each of Höfer's fourteen new photographs has been juxtaposed with works from the Kupferstich-Kabinett's collection, providing new insights into the similarities and differences in artistic thinking concerning architectural spaces as sites of cultural rituals.
A new chapter in the history of the Franz Marc Museum begins with the exhibition "Through Other Eyes". Renowned artworks by Der Blauer Reiter and Die Brücke encounter directly with its contemporary counterparts, enabling extraordinary and innovative insights into the museum's collection. Structured into four thematically differentiated sections, each exhibition space offers its own "micro-exhibition" that breaks with the traditional museum route.
The Kunstpalast Dusseldorf celebrates the medium of photography, illuminating one of its often overlooked facets: its scale. The dimensions of a photograph not only influence our perception of it but also enhance its impact on the cultural, social and political spheres. Among all artistic media, photography characterizes itself by its extraordinary capacity for dimensional adaptation, which can expand into grandiose museum pieces or be reduced to pocket-sized images displayed on smartphone screens.
In this time of unpredictability, where everything seems transitory and at risk of disappearing, our world feels more fragile than ever. Inspired by a philosophical tale by Jacques Voltaire, "Le monde comme il va" presents a careful selection of artworks that shed light on our contemporary existence. Despite the turbulences, the world persists in its rotation, and within its flux, we collectively script our narrative.
"In Absence" delves into the essence of photography, challenging its physical constraints and technical prerequisites, while also exploring broader themes such as speculative fiction, belonging, nostalgia and obscurity. For this purpose, the Philara Collection has curated a selection of works spanning nearly a century, ranging from the surrealist photography in the 1920s to the contemporary iterations of digital and analogue photography.
"ImPOSSIBLE" features a carefully curated selection of artworks that present the impossible as an alternative view of an increasingly deceptive reality. The museum invites visitors to re-examine their own notions of reality by emphasizing the limitless possibilities of art to create new fantasy worlds and alternative realities.
Jeff Wall, recognized as the pioneer of "staged photography," presents his latest solo show at the Fondation Beyeler, marking his return to Switzerland after almost two decades. The exhibition features new works that have never been shown before as well as iconic works from his early artistic beginnings. A major retrospective that reveals a new facet of Wall's œuvre.
Despite the inherent ambivalence between textiles and ceramics, both occupy a profound place in human history: they are storytellers, economic conduits, and expressions of art. "HARD/SOFT. Textiles and Ceramics in Contemporary Art" serves as a point of convergence, featuring the works of around 40 Austrian and international artists who revisit these craft media, exploring their inherent possibilities from a modern and insightful perspective.
Tate Modern, London presents "Capturing the Moment." A powerfull group exhibition that examines the connection between painting and photography and how both mediums are used to capture moments in time. The exhibition features various of the most influential artists of our era, among others, Thomas Struth.
With the human figure as the unquestionable protagonist, Stephan Balkenhol's anthropocentric sculptures resemble the profound influence of canonical European art throughout history up to our times. Under this premise, the Wiesbaden Museum exhibits several works by Balkenhol together with their counterparts from the Museum's Old Masters Collection. Just as the exhibition title announces, "Window in Time: Stephan Balkenhol meets Old Masters" enables a direct exchange between past and present.
Forum Würth Rorschach presents its 10th-anniversary exhibition under the title "Water, Clouds and Wind". A selection of artworks from the Würth Collection which focuses on these natural phenomena. Phenomena that are not only determining factors in our climate but have also been an essential part of art history since immemorial times.
