Fondation Beyeler

WHAT TIME IS HEAVEN? The booklet “WHAT TIME IS HEAVEN”, 2024, contains are a series of still photographs taken by American artist Rachel Rose (*1986) throughout the spaces of the Fondation Beyeler that we all see and don’t pay much attention to: the bathrooms, the elevator, the hallways – dramatizing the simplest landscapes in haze, backlit, silhouetted in shadows, imagining more ephemeral possibilities for what at first glance appears real and mundane. The work of Rachel Rose explores in a poetical way, how we experience infinite space and time through the most finite, basic methods as she draws from, and contributes to, a long history of cinematic innovation with her art. The exhibition is organized by Fondation Beyeler in partnership with LUMA Foundation. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerExhibition #RachelRose Credits: Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel, 2024, Rachel Rose, What time is heaven, 2024, © Rachel Rose

A continuous horizon through the blue hues of Van Gogh to Hodler to Max Ernst to Wolfgang Tilmans. Another highlight from Fondation Beyeler (@fondationbeyeler ) from our special tour with Mouna Mekouar (@mounamekouar ). Realized by Tino Sehgal, who thought about the history and distance between paintings. From way back, when paintings used to be hung salon-style, one on top of another, to today, where the gaps between works are becoming larger and larger. By eliminating the space between paintings and treating the exhibition as a living organism that constantly changes, the works allow us to think instead about connection. Connection between time, connection between works, and the growing space between us as humans as well. The show is on view through August 11, 2024.

💊 Do you dare to take the red pill? Dropping from the ceiling every three seconds on the floor of the exhibition space, Carsten Höller’s installation “PILL CLOCK”, 2015 is daring you to take one of these coloured pills. Around three seconds is the time frame we perceive as ‘present’. Höller’s take on the passing of time is as crucial in his work as questions about the perception and duration of happiness. Visit the current exhibition “THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR”, take one of the pills from Höller’s “PILL CLOCK” and find out, whether it affects your relation to space, time and the dreams that follow! Experience this and other fascinating works by 30 artists in the current exhibition “THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR” at the Fondation Beyeler until August 11, 2024! The exhibition is organized by Fondation Beyeler in partnership with LUMA Foundation. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerExhibition #TheLatenessOfTheHourExhibition #CarstenHöller Credits: Carsten Höller (*1961), Pill Clock (red and white pills), 2015, Gelatine capsules, placebo, mechanical drop mechanism, control unit, acrylic box, water dispenser, Installation view, Courtesy the Artist Peter Fischli / David Weiss, Dünger, etc., 1997/2016, 2 wooden shelfs, accumulation of fertilizers, et al. Peter Fischli / David Weiss, Garden, (from Suddenly this overview), 1981–2012, Clay, Peter Fischli and Fischli Weiss Estate Photos: @mark_niedermann

Happy “Tag der Architektur” The Fondation Beyeler is considered one of the world's most beautiful museums. Its location in the middle of our blooming park, surrounded by vivid ponds and its views of cornfields, grazing cows, vineyards, and the foothills of the Black Forest, is unique. The building was designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano and is elegantly integrated into this stunning landscape in the most impressive combination of nature, art, and architecture. Especially, our current exhibition "THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR" at the Fondation Beyeler, for which not only the entire museum but also the park and surrounding landscape have transformed into the site of an experimental exhibition of contemporary art, shows us how fascinating this interplay between nature, art and architecture can be. The exhibition "THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR" is organized by the Fondation Beyeler in partnership with LUMA Foundation and is on show until August 11, 2024 at the Fondation Beyeler. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerArchitecture #BeyelerRenzoPiano #WorldArchitectureDay #FujikoNakaya Credits: Fujiko Nakaya (*1933), Untitled, 2024, Potable water, 600 Meefog nozzles, High pressure pump motor system, Installation view, Courtesy of the Artist Photo: @donhon

#FeatureFriday 🤍 Many thanks to our visitors for sharing their views in and around the museum: @sebeau___ , @radio.nostalgia , @mt_mathisen , @berlienparies , @janinapoesch , @artbygarance , @anutasavchuk , @hiflorence_ , @kenparkriot and @giuliamanfieri . 📷 For a chance to get featured simply tag us or add #FondationBeyeler to your posts. We are always delighted to see your individual stories. 🎟 See you soon – Tickets are available online or directly on site. [Link in Bio] #FondationBeyeler #FujikoNakaya #ThomasSchütte #Monet #PreciousOkoyomon #Picasso #GerhardRichter #Rothko #RenzoPiano #LoveBasel

Save the date: “Summer Festival” with @cocorosie_official at the Fondation Beyeler on August 10! This year, our beloved “Summer Festival” at Fondation Beyeler will once again offer an extensive program of events throughout the day, with performances, workshops, and various exhibition tours for visitors of all ages. The weekend of the “Summer Festival” will also be the last weekend to enjoy the fascinating experimental exhibition “SUMMER IS OVER” at the Fondation Beyeler. But our summer is not over yet, we keep on celebrating and looking forward to do so with a special unplugged concert by @cocorosie_official . With their touching sounds and expressive voices, the two talented American sisters will take us on a musical journey into their fascinating world in the evening hours during the “Summer Festival”. On the day of the “Summer Festival”, the museum and restaurant will remain open until 10 p.m. Entrance to the park is free of charge; museum admission costs 10 CHF. Tickets are already available online. Be there and celebrate with us on August 10, 2024, from 10am-10pm! The “Summer Festival” is generously supported by @blkb_ch and realized in cooperation with the Kulturbüro Riehen and the Kunst Raum Riehen. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerSommerfest #BeyelerSummerFestival #BeyelerEvents #CocoRosie Photo: Daria Miasoedova

We would like to thank the South Korean music producer, DJ and fashion designer Peggy Gou and the Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson for their inspiring and memorable visit to the Fondation Beyeler during Art Basel 2024. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerOlafurEliasson #BeyelerPeggyGou #BeyelerArtBasel #OlafurEliasson @studioolafureliasson #PeggyGou @peggygou_ Music: 1+1=11, Peggy Gou, I Hear You, ℗ 2024 XL Recordings Ltd Photo: @sublim Video: @donhon

Join us for an evening tour along the “Rehberger-Weg” and enjoy a night swimming session afterwards this Friday!

This night-time excursion is set to provide you with fascinating insights into the “24 Stops” along the Rehberger-Weg trail. The artist of the 24 milestones, Tobias Rehberger, is introduced and his individual works and their respective scenic context are explained. The tour will conclude with a visit to the natural swimming pool in Riehen, where you can enjoy the cooling waters and marvel at the unique beauty of the location by night.

Start: 8:00 pm, Vitra Design Museum (D) End: Naturbad Riehen (CH)
Duration: 2-hour walk followed by a night-time pool session
Cost: EUR 12 per person plus entrance fee to the Naturbad Riehen
The tour includes a shuttle journey back to the starting point at 11:00 pm.
This event must be booked in advance. 

More information – link in bio

#RehbergerWeg #VitraDesignMuseum #VDM #FondationBeyeler #TobiasRehberger #24Stops #BeyelerVitra #Vitra #VitraCampus #Basel #Weil #WeilamRhein

Image : Tobias Rehberger, Bird houses, from: 24 Stops, 2016. Photo: Mark Niedermann

Do you recognize this voice? The work "ALTO", 2024, by Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles (*1948) evokes universal themes that are conveyed to the audience through physical, cerebral and sensory elements. His installations are often based on political and philosophical concepts. In the exhibition space of the Fondation Beyeler, which was specially created by Meireles for the current exhibition "HOME OF THE STRANGER", a famous voice can be heard from the four custom-made speakers. It is the distinctive voice of Íris Lettiere, known to many through her television and radio presence and, of course, her legendary announcements at Rio de Janeiro airport. On entering the room, this sound and visual sculpture opens up different layers of meaning, constantly reshaping the experience of time and memory. Experience this and other fascinating works by 30 artists in the current exhibition "HOME OF THE STRANGER" at the Fondation Beyeler until August 11, 2024! The exhibition is organized by Fondation Beyeler in partnership with LUMA Foundation. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerExhibition #BeyelerHomeOfTheStranger #BeyelerMeireles #IrisLettiere #CildoMeireles Credits: Cildo Meireles (*1948), Alto, 2024, Wood and speakers, Installation view, Cildo Meireles' Collection Photo: @mark_niedermann

Sketch It! Get creative and join our upcoming "Sketch it!" workshops. The workshop takes place next Thursday, June 27 and July 25 from 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. at Fondation Beyeler. "Sketch it" offers the opportunity to engage with selected works of art in a creative way. In particular, the current experimental exhibition ”HOME OF THE STRANGER” with works by 30 contributors in and around the museum offers experimental freedom with different techniques in drawing. Participants gain a fresh perspective on the original works. All drawing materials are provided and no previous experience is necessary. Tickets are available online. The exhibition "HOME OF THE STRANGER" is organized by the Fondation Beyeler in partnership with LUMA Foundation and is on show until August 11, 2024 at the Fondation Beyeler. #FondationBeyeler #BeyelerSketchIt #BeyelerArtEducation #BeyelerWorkshops Photo: @donhon

#FeatureFriday 🤍 Many thanks to our visitors for sharing their views in and around the museum: @themrt , @caroline_christie_coxon , @dynamisk , @donatellabrun , @georginacasparis , @gardensofthings , @at.the.yang , @zelaltopbas and @moniquejakob . 📷 For a chance to get featured simply tag us or add #FondationBeyeler to your posts. We are always delighted to see your individual stories. 🎟 See you soon – Tickets are available online or directly on site. [Link in Bio] #FondationBeyeler #PhilippeParreno #FujikoNakaya #WadeGuyton #PreciousOkoyomon #Warhol #GerhardRichter #FelixGonzalezTorres #FedericoCampagna #FridaEscobedo #RenzoPiano #LoveBasel

Every June, I make the pilgrimage to Basel. Some may say it’s for the namesake art fair, but for me, Fondation Beyeler (@fondationbeyeler ) is always the first stop. The twenty minute tram is the perfect reset, a chance to leave the work and stress behind, and clearing my mind for an afternoon with some of the best art in one of the best museums. This year, I had the privilege of walking with curator Mouna Mekouar (@mounamekouar ) through their ever-evolving show. Today, it’s titled “HOME OF THE STRANGER”. Tomorrow, who knows what creative titles are in store. The same goes for the museum interior, with works changing by the hour. From Monet to Mondrian, Warhol to Armitage and Dumas, art handlers dolly the works around, rehanging the show in front of visitors’ eyes. It’s more “living organism” than art exhibition, and alters any traditional notion of what an exhibition can be. Watch through for highlights from the show, which is on view through August 11, 2024.