Exploring International Exchange and Creative Reflection in Basel at Kunsthaus Baselland
Contemporary art enthusiasts visiting Basel have the opportunity to experience a unique retrospective examining the intersections of international mobility and local artistic practice. The exhibition titled Slowly Arriving brings together 19 participants hailing from 12 different countries at Kunsthaus Baselland. Curated by Ines Goldbach and Alexandra Stäheli, the showcase explores the profound impacts of global artist residencies, examining how foreign environments, creative friction, and geographical shifts influence contemporary works.
A Decade of Artistic Dialogue and Global Exchange
At the heart of the exhibition is a reflection on the last decade of the international artist exchange program Atelier Mondial. Rooted in the border region connecting Basel-Stadt, Baselland, South Baden, and Alsace, the program has fostered cross-cultural dialogue since 1986. By facilitating residencies abroad and welcoming international creators to the local scene, Atelier Mondial has continually fed new creative perspectives into the region.
Visitors navigating the exhibition rooms will encounter works that grapple with the disorientation of entering an unfamiliar cultural landscape. The featured pieces reflect moments of stillness, slowdown, and the reimagining of creative strategies when habitual methods no longer suffice. Among the participants are artists who embarked on these residencies at the very onset of their careers, alongside more established figures who utilized their time away to reorient their artistic trajectory.
Local and International Perspectives on Display
The multi-faceted showcase features painting, sculpture, installation, textile works, and writing by creators from across the globe. Alongside international perspectives, the regional scene is represented through contributions by artists such as Eva Borner and Stefanie Salzmann.
For those looking to discover more cultural highlights and exhibitions across the city, you can easily plan your itinerary using Musemap (musemap.art). To dive deeper into current displays, take a look at what's on exhibitions or explore the full museums list.
