Learn about the Holbein to Tillmans exhibition at Schaulager, featuring nearly two hundred works from the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation. This curated collection juxtaposes classical Old Master paintings with contemporary photography and art. Visitors can explore unexpected visual connections that transcend traditional art history boundaries.
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Featuring nearly 200 works from the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation, this exhibition creates a dialogue between Old Master paintings and contemporary art. It explores unexpected relationships between diverse works, recontextualizing historical art through a modern lens.
The exhibition 'Holbein to Tillmans' represents a unique departure from traditional museum displays by bringing together nearly two hundred works from the collections of the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation. By moving these pieces into the distinct space of Schaulager, the exhibition aims to release images from their standard ordering systems, allowing them to be viewed in a new light. The works are organized into an immersive environment where juxtapositions are intentionally provocative, inviting viewers to explore visual connections that transcend historical categorization. Central to the exhibition's narrative is the concept of looking back to look forward, a theme anchored by Rodney Graham’s monumental light box 'Allegory of Folly', which greets visitors at the entrance. By placing a contemporary photograph in direct conversation with the legacy of Hans Holbein the Younger, the exhibition demonstrates that historical art remains vital and contemporary when approached with current perspectives. This curated 'essay of pictures' fosters a dynamic atmosphere where the interplay between centuries-old paintings and modern photography encourages deep contemplation of the present moment.
The exhibition concluded in 2009. Information regarding the exhibition's accompanying catalogue, including its English translation booklet, is available through the Schaulager publication archives or official bookshop links provided by the institution for researchers and interested visitors.
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