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Contemporary art in Basel

Exhibitions and Projects at STAMPA Galerie

Discover the latest contemporary art displays and creative projects in the heart of Basel.

STAMPA Galerie serves as a dedicated space for contemporary art, showcasing a rotating series of exhibitions, performances, and artistic collaborations. The gallery focuses on works by both Swiss and international creators, often accompanied by unique publications. We recommend visiting their official website for details on current and upcoming shows.

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Featured exhibitions at STAMPA Galerie
Highlights and recommended shows in Basel
Explore featured exhibitions at STAMPA Galerie, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Basel.
Abstract watercolor artwork with overlapping purple and green washes and fragmented shapes from Sabine Hertig's Unconditional exhibition.
From Nov 3, 2022

Sabine Hertig: Unconditional Exhibition at STAMPA Galerie

Exploring boundaries of collage, drawing, and sound installation.

Delve into Swiss artist Sabine Hertig's practice of monumental collage and painting. The exhibition combines physical layers of mixed media with a custom audio experience by Fritz Hauser.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration depicting a white-cube gallery space with purple abstract paintings, sculptures, and a central piece featuring colorful spheres.
From Feb 13, 2020

14 Positions Group Art Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

Diverse contemporary works from fourteen distinct creative voices.

Delve into a survey of contemporary creative practices showcasing painting, sculpture, and photography. This group exhibition unites fourteen unique artistic approaches under one shared space.

14 Positions Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior featuring a landscape painting, a hanging purple textile sculpture, and a video screen.
From Jun 4, 2024

PROJECTS #8 Contemporary Art Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A unique display of painting, sculpture, and video art.

Delve into a diverse collection of contemporary works from various influential artists. This curated exhibition emphasizes individual artistic practices across multiple mediums including textiles, photography, and drawing.

Exhibition Details
A purple watercolor illustration of the Ian Hamilton Finlay Fragments exhibition at STAMPA, showing stone and wood sculptures on pedestals with poetic inscriptions.
From May 8, 2025

Ian Hamilton Finlay: Fragments Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A centennial exhibition of concrete poetry and conceptual sculptures.

Explore the multidisciplinary creative practice of Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay. Curated by Pia Maria Simig, this presentation highlights his unique fusion of language, stone reliefs, and prints.

Fragments Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior with large hanging textile artworks depicting colorful cosmic nebulae and stars, with silhouettes of visitors.
From May 28, 2019

Véronique Arnold: We are the universe at STAMPA Galerie

Cosmic textile art and drawings by Véronique Arnold.

Discover a poetic inquiry into the depths of the universe through intricate embroidery and glass objects. Experience how French artist Véronique Arnold translates complex Hubble Space Telescope data into tactile contemporary art.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration in purple hues showing a room with bookshelves, chairs, and tables piled with books, representing the Artists' Books IV exhibition.
From Jan 6, 2017

The Artists' Books IV Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

Selected contemporary works from the historical gallery collection.

Discover a curated selection of artist's books that have defined this creative medium. This archive selection showcases unique tangible works reflecting a long history of conceptual exploration.

View Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of books for the Artists' Books II sale at Stampa Galerie, featuring 20-70% off art, fashion, photography, and architecture books.
From Jan 7, 2020

Artists' Books VII Contemporary Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A curated collection of rare and signed creative publications.

Delve into the expressive medium of printed matter with this focused showcase of limited contemporary editions. View unique signed books from notable artists such as Vito Acconci and Rémy Zaugg, exploring the deep connection between artistic vision and the printed page.

View Artists' Books VII
A purple watercolor painting depicting abstract, flowing vertical forms resembling organ pipes emerging from a textured, sandy base, evoking sound and desert mystery.
From Apr 9, 2019

Sirenen: Katja Aufleger's Exhibition of Sound and Seduction at Stampa Galerie

Contemporary video works and unique glass sculptures exploring natural landscapes.

Investigate the deep tension between seductive artificiality and natural phenomena in this 2019 showcase. See how internet tutorials and desert sands are reimagined through photography, audio, and physical instrumentation.

Sirenen Exhibition Guide
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at STAMPA Galerie
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at STAMPA Galerie, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Basel.
Abstract watercolor artwork with overlapping purple and green washes and fragmented shapes from Sabine Hertig's Unconditional exhibition.
From Nov 3, 2022

Sabine Hertig: Unconditional Exhibition at STAMPA Galerie

Exploring boundaries of collage, drawing, and sound installation.

Delve into Swiss artist Sabine Hertig's practice of monumental collage and painting. The exhibition combines physical layers of mixed media with a custom audio experience by Fritz Hauser.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration depicting a white-cube gallery space with purple abstract paintings, sculptures, and a central piece featuring colorful spheres.
From Feb 13, 2020

14 Positions Group Art Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

Diverse contemporary works from fourteen distinct creative voices.

Delve into a survey of contemporary creative practices showcasing painting, sculpture, and photography. This group exhibition unites fourteen unique artistic approaches under one shared space.

14 Positions Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior featuring a landscape painting, a hanging purple textile sculpture, and a video screen.
From Jun 4, 2024

PROJECTS #8 Contemporary Art Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A unique display of painting, sculpture, and video art.

Delve into a diverse collection of contemporary works from various influential artists. This curated exhibition emphasizes individual artistic practices across multiple mediums including textiles, photography, and drawing.

Exhibition Details
A purple watercolor illustration of the Ian Hamilton Finlay Fragments exhibition at STAMPA, showing stone and wood sculptures on pedestals with poetic inscriptions.
From May 8, 2025

Ian Hamilton Finlay: Fragments Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A centennial exhibition of concrete poetry and conceptual sculptures.

Explore the multidisciplinary creative practice of Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay. Curated by Pia Maria Simig, this presentation highlights his unique fusion of language, stone reliefs, and prints.

Fragments Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior with large hanging textile artworks depicting colorful cosmic nebulae and stars, with silhouettes of visitors.
From May 28, 2019

Véronique Arnold: We are the universe at STAMPA Galerie

Cosmic textile art and drawings by Véronique Arnold.

Discover a poetic inquiry into the depths of the universe through intricate embroidery and glass objects. Experience how French artist Véronique Arnold translates complex Hubble Space Telescope data into tactile contemporary art.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration in purple hues showing a room with bookshelves, chairs, and tables piled with books, representing the Artists' Books IV exhibition.
From Jan 6, 2017

The Artists' Books IV Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

Selected contemporary works from the historical gallery collection.

Discover a curated selection of artist's books that have defined this creative medium. This archive selection showcases unique tangible works reflecting a long history of conceptual exploration.

View Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of books for the Artists' Books II sale at Stampa Galerie, featuring 20-70% off art, fashion, photography, and architecture books.
From Jan 7, 2020

Artists' Books VII Contemporary Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A curated collection of rare and signed creative publications.

Delve into the expressive medium of printed matter with this focused showcase of limited contemporary editions. View unique signed books from notable artists such as Vito Acconci and Rémy Zaugg, exploring the deep connection between artistic vision and the printed page.

View Artists' Books VII
A purple watercolor painting depicting abstract, flowing vertical forms resembling organ pipes emerging from a textured, sandy base, evoking sound and desert mystery.
From Apr 9, 2019

Sirenen: Katja Aufleger's Exhibition of Sound and Seduction at Stampa Galerie

Contemporary video works and unique glass sculptures exploring natural landscapes.

Investigate the deep tension between seductive artificiality and natural phenomena in this 2019 showcase. See how internet tutorials and desert sands are reimagined through photography, audio, and physical instrumentation.

Sirenen Exhibition Guide
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at STAMPA Galerie
Review past exhibitions from STAMPA Galerie to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Basel.
A purple watercolor illustration of a figure in a long dress standing in a gallery space, viewing an abstract painting on the wall.
May 29, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026

Explore the Martina Gmür: 37+ Contemporary Exhibition at Stampa Galerie

A curated presentation of new paintings by the Swiss artist.

Discover the evolving practice and technical development of Martina Gmür. This gallery exhibition features a focused selection of her recent contemporary works, inviting public engagement with her distinct creative vision.

Exhibition Details
Abstract watercolor painting featuring vibrant purple washes and a textured white shape with purple speckles, part of the 30 Works of Art exhibition.
Nov 28, 2023 – Jan 27, 2024

The 30 Works of Art Exhibition at STAMPA Galerie

Celebrating historical gallery collaborations and diverse contemporary art mediums.

Explore a unique group exhibition presenting selected contemporary artworks from STAMPA Galerie. Discover diverse artistic generations and mediums, intuitively arranged to showcase the rich legacy of the program.

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