Noemi Pfister Features in Group Exhibition at Potter Museum of Art in Melbourne
Contemporary art enthusiasts tracking international exhibitions from Basel will find local representation abroad as Nicolas Krupp Gallery artist Noemi Pfister joins the group show A velvet ant, a flower and a bird at the Potter Museum of Art in Melbourne, Australia.
Exploring Alternative Conceptions of Intelligence
Running from 19 February through 6 June 2026, the exhibition takes inspiration from three familiar figures from the natural world—a velvet ant, a flower, and a bird. These entities form a symbolic parliament designed to prompt visitors to reconsider traditional definitions of intelligence.
The presentation spans multiple museum levels, with each floor overseen by one of the core natural subjects. This layout shapes an environment free from rigid hierarchies, blending analogue and digital mediums to foster a fantastical mental landscape. Curated by Professor Dr Chus Martínez, Head of the Institute of Art Gender Nature at the FHNW Academy of Arts and Design in Basel, Switzerland, the project incorporates historic and contemporary works alongside new commissions and live performances.
A Broad International and Historic Dialogue
The exhibition draws extensively from the University of Melbourne’s specialized Classics, Biology, and Art collections to illustrate intelligence as a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem. Viewers can explore a diverse roster of participating creators, with additional background and details available directly through the Museum exhibition updates. More information on the featured creator can also be explored via the View Artist Page Noemi Pfister documentation.
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