Discovering the Sweet Spot: Sound and Art Collide at Kunsthaus Baselland
In musical terminology, the "sweet spot" defines the ideal point of attack on an instrument where it produces its purest resonance. At Kunsthaus Baselland, this concept expands into a multifaceted dialogue across disciplines, exploring how sound, architecture, light, and visual arts can merge into an integrated sensory experience. Curated by Ines Goldbach, the exhibition features the renowned Basel-born sound artist and percussionist Fritz Hauser alongside a diverse roster of creative collaborators.
What Visitors Can Expect from the Exhibition
Fritz Hauser’s artistic practice transcends traditional boundaries, moving fluidly between music, sculpture, video, performance, and architecture. Rather than presenting sound as a fleeting, temporary medium, the exhibition transforms the physical galleries of Kunsthaus Baselland into a resonating chamber. Visitors navigate spaces shaped by changing light arrangements, textural displays, and acoustic elements that make time itself feel tangible.
The showcase highlights Hauser's ongoing collaborations with numerous artists, architects, and designers. Among the creative partners featured in the project are long-time interlocutor and architect Boa Baumann, lighting designer Brigitte Dubach, and architectural firm Miller & Maranta. The exhibition also incorporates works by textile designers Isabel Bürgin and Fabia Zindel, alongside visual artists such as Sabine Hertig, Marius Rappo, Maja Rieder, and Jürgen Wiesner, plus video artists Erich Busslinger, Christine Camenisch, Johannes Vetsch, and Patrick Steffen.
Visitors looking to dive deeper into the installations can use their personal smartphones and headphones to scan QR codes placed throughout the galleries, unlocking additional commentary and sound traces for each participating artist.
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