Eva Lootz Exhibition at Kunsthaus Baselland in Basel
Visitors to the Dreispitz district have the opportunity to experience a major retrospective exhibition dedicated to the artist Eva Lootz at Kunsthaus Baselland. Organized in cooperation with the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, the presentation marks the first institutional exhibition of its scale for the artist in a German-speaking region.
Discovering a Pioneering Voice in Contemporary Art
Born in Vienna in 1940 and based in Madrid since the 1960s, Eva Lootz emerged as a leading creative pioneer during the 1970s. Her formative years working under a military dictatorship in Spain deeply influenced an oeuvre grounded in political resistance, resilience, and attentive observation. Rather than relying on rigid structures, her sculptural pieces, drawings, photographs, and video works often incorporate fluid and soft elements—such as sand, water, salt, stone, and wool—that trace their own material origins.
The comprehensive presentation in Basel spans decades of her artistic production, highlighting how her tactile installations and site-specific interventions make unseen or forgotten histories visible. Reviews in publications such as Artline and the Badische Zeitung have explored these themes in depth. Visitors seeking a deeper understanding of the works can also consult the detailed exhibition text prepared by the institution.
Planning Your Visit to Kunsthaus Baselland
Curated by Ines Goldbach alongside Fernando López from the Museo Reina Sofía, the exhibition runs through May 3, 2026. The institution has scheduled a robust accompanying public program featuring guided tours, family Sundays, walk-in workshops, and academic conversations hosted in partnership with institutions like the University of Basel.
To plan your visit, check current schedules, or explore more contemporary art venues across the city, take a look at what is currently on exhibition via what's on exhibitions. You can also browse the full directory of local institutions on Musemap (musemap.art) to uncover additional cultural experiences nearby.
