Yanik Soland at Kunsthaus Baselland: A Immersive Exploration of Sound and Sculpture in Basel
Contemporary-art enthusiasts visiting Kunsthaus Baselland can experience a major institutional solo exhibition dedicated to the multidisciplinary practice of Basel-based artist and musician Yanik Soland. Running from September 25 through November 15, 2026, the exhibition—curated by Ines Tondar—brings together Soland's long-standing inquiries into the physical experience of sound, material, and spatial intervention.
What to Expect at the Yanik Soland Exhibition in Basel
Spanning the entire upper floor across all three galleries, the exhibition centers on an immersive sonic landscape titled Walking on Rubber Eggshells. Visitors stepping into the space encounter an environment designed to make sound physically palpable. A soft textile spatial intervention envelops the galleries, subtly dampening voices and altering acoustics while vibrating at irregular intervals.
Rather than maintaining a traditional observational distance, guests share space directly with the soundscape. Soland deconstructs and asynchronously reassembles tracks from an accompanying LP, published by Futura Resistenza, allowing visitors to trace layers of guitars, modular synthesizers, and vocals intertwined with unexpected sonic sources.
Sculptural Instruments and Accompanying Events
A key highlight of the presentation is the introduction of two monumental sculptural instruments developed in collaboration with Basel-based artist Samuel Tschudin. Scaled up from smaller tabletop prototypes, these installations stretch strings through gallery walls and across delicate wooden structures, effectively turning the architecture of Kunsthaus Baselland into a giant resonant body.
Visitors looking to engage deeper with the programming can explore related public events, including the exhibition opening featuring live activations on September 24, as well as a walk-in atelier, public guided tours, and a family Sunday event on September 27. An additional solo performance is scheduled for November 7. Further details on the associated release and agenda can be found directly through the Kunsthaus Baselland official website.
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