Schaulager functions as a bridge between a private collection and a public museum, presenting carefully curated exhibitions that highlight the depth of the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation. Each show is developed with a focus on deep research, offering a distinct perspective on contemporary art. Since programs and access can change, please verify the exhibition schedule via official channels before planning your trip.
Exploring historical and personal themes through distinct sculptures.
Delve into the three-room chamber installation created by Katharina Fritsch and Alexej Koschkarow. Learn how their contrasting sculptural styles addressed history and displacement at Schaulager.
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Exploring architectural forms and daily living spaces
Delve into this architectural dialogue featuring large-scale installations by Monika Sosnowska alongside the functional objects of Andrea Zittel. This historical documentation showcases how both artists utilized a one-to-one scale to challenge perceptions of human environments.
1:1 Exhibition Guide
A dual showcase of film installations and collaborative art.
Discover an extraordinary dialogue between two contemporary artists. This presentation features Tacita Dean's poetic analogue films alongside Francis Alÿs's collaborative Sign Painting Project, questioning the lines between original art and commercial reproduction.
Exhibition Archive
An abstract site-specific work exploring light and sound
Investigate the sensory boundaries of architecture with a unique spatial creation by filmmaker Steve McQueen. This presentation, co-commissioned by the Dia Art Foundation, features an immersive environment of atmospheric colors and auditory elements.
Explore Bass Exhibition
Surreal contemporary sculptures and installations spanning three decades.
Delve into Robert Gober's transformative visual world at Schaulager. This comprehensive overview showcases handmade replicas of everyday items, including sinks, doors, and beds, that evoke a compelling blend of the familiar and the strange. Learn about his deep exploration of the American cultural landscape.
Gober Exhibition Guide
A site-specific installation of saint portraits in Basel.
Discover the historical record of Francis Alÿs's collection of over 370 amateur paintings of Saint Fabiola. Staged at Haus zum Kirschgarten, this project represents a significant conceptual intervention in Basel. Read curator insights and research the exhibition legacy.
Exhibition Archive
Explore multidisciplinary installations and digital animation works.
Review the conceptual complexity of Paul Chan's artistic career through this detailed archive. This comprehensive survey displays sculptural elements, drawings, and digital animations that challenge viewers with timeless political and philosophical themes.
Paul Chan Exhibition
Chronicling five decades of pioneering visual art and installations.
Learn about the universal work of influential contemporary artist Dieter Roth. This archive records the historic retrospective at Schaulager, highlighting drawings, bookmaker projects, and ephemeral materials that questioned the boundaries between art and life.
Dieter Roth RetrospectiveExploring historical and personal themes through distinct sculptures.
Delve into the three-room chamber installation created by Katharina Fritsch and Alexej Koschkarow. Learn how their contrasting sculptural styles addressed history and displacement at Schaulager.
View Exhibition DetailsExploring architectural forms and daily living spaces
Delve into this architectural dialogue featuring large-scale installations by Monika Sosnowska alongside the functional objects of Andrea Zittel. This historical documentation showcases how both artists utilized a one-to-one scale to challenge perceptions of human environments.
1:1 Exhibition GuideA dual showcase of film installations and collaborative art.
Discover an extraordinary dialogue between two contemporary artists. This presentation features Tacita Dean's poetic analogue films alongside Francis Alÿs's collaborative Sign Painting Project, questioning the lines between original art and commercial reproduction.
Exhibition ArchiveAn abstract site-specific work exploring light and sound
Investigate the sensory boundaries of architecture with a unique spatial creation by filmmaker Steve McQueen. This presentation, co-commissioned by the Dia Art Foundation, features an immersive environment of atmospheric colors and auditory elements.
Explore Bass ExhibitionSurreal contemporary sculptures and installations spanning three decades.
Delve into Robert Gober's transformative visual world at Schaulager. This comprehensive overview showcases handmade replicas of everyday items, including sinks, doors, and beds, that evoke a compelling blend of the familiar and the strange. Learn about his deep exploration of the American cultural landscape.
Gober Exhibition GuideA site-specific installation of saint portraits in Basel.
Discover the historical record of Francis Alÿs's collection of over 370 amateur paintings of Saint Fabiola. Staged at Haus zum Kirschgarten, this project represents a significant conceptual intervention in Basel. Read curator insights and research the exhibition legacy.
Exhibition ArchiveExplore multidisciplinary installations and digital animation works.
Review the conceptual complexity of Paul Chan's artistic career through this detailed archive. This comprehensive survey displays sculptural elements, drawings, and digital animations that challenge viewers with timeless political and philosophical themes.
Paul Chan ExhibitionChronicling five decades of pioneering visual art and installations.
Learn about the universal work of influential contemporary artist Dieter Roth. This archive records the historic retrospective at Schaulager, highlighting drawings, bookmaker projects, and ephemeral materials that questioned the boundaries between art and life.
Dieter Roth Retrospective
A comprehensive retrospective of contemporary conceptual art.
Survey five decades of Bruce Nauman's influential career through video, sculpture, and neon art. Developed by the Laurenz Foundation and MoMA, this presentation highlights themes of human existence and physical presence.
Bruce Nauman Exhibition
Real-time digital reconstruction of architectural decay.
Explore David Claerbout's digital installation depicting the gradual disintegration of the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The presentation reflects on time, nature, and history through contemporary moving image art.
Olympia Exhibition
An extensive selection from the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation.
Trace the evolution of modern and contemporary art through an expansive selection of works at Schaulager in Basel. Explore paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art by influential artists from the early twentieth century onwards.
Future Present Exhibition
Explore immersive contemporary video art and cinematic works.
Experience the diverse career of artist Steve McQueen through a major survey at Schaulager. This unique presentation features over twenty radical film and video installations designed for physical engagement. Tickets are structured to allow three separate visits to ensure sufficient viewing time.
Steve McQueen Exhibition
Explore the creative development and thinking of Herzog & de Meuron.
Discover the non-traditional architectural workshop of Herzog & de Meuron at Schaulager. Examine an assembly of experimental mock-ups, models, and artistic contributions from international creators.
No. 250 ExhibitionImmerse yourself in the exceptional museum exhibitions of Basel.
Plan your cultural journey by exploring a wide array of exhibitions across Basel. Discover how local museums present outstanding collections of classic art, contemporary designs, and heritage displays in various venues throughout the city.
