Exploring Marc Bauer: Fear Rage Desire Still Standing in Basel
The Kunstmuseum Basel is hosting a major solo project by internationally acclaimed Swiss artist Marc Bauer. Titled Fear Rage Desire Still Standing, the exhibition runs from March 7, 2026, to May 2, 2027, offering visitors a profound exploration of history, identity, and social structures through a distinctly queer lens.
What to Expect from the Exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel
Known for his deeply researched and critically engaged practice, Bauer constructs complex visual narratives that blend contemporary imagery with historical references. For this presentation, the artist weaves together archival materials and internet photography alongside motifs inspired by historical figures such as Nasta Rojc and Hieronymus Bosch. Central to the project is an interrogation of the construction of masculinity and its associated societal impacts, specifically examining historical and ongoing violence directed against queer communities.
Visitors experiencing the exhibition will encounter a multimedia installation that extends beyond traditional framed works. The display features intricate drawings on canvas and paper, paired with an evocative soundscape created by Berlin-based musicians Philipp Hülsenbeck and Sin Maldita (Tim Roth).
A defining aspect of the presentation involves site-specific mural drawings created directly onto the museum walls, which are ultimately destroyed at the conclusion of the exhibition. Art enthusiasts interested in the creative process had the opportunity to observe Bauer working on site ahead of the public opening, with planned return visits by the artist scheduled to actively rework the wall drawings throughout the course of the exhibition.
To discover more cultural highlights and upcoming presentations around the city, you can explore the current exhibition schedule on Musemap (musemap.art), or find additional venues using the interactive map view.
