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Kunsthalle Bern
…Revelry
…Revelry
…Revelry
…Revelry
6 June – 3 August 2014
6 June – 3 August 2014
6 June – 3 August 2014
6 June – 3 August 2014
curated by Tenzing Barshee
curated by Tenzing Barshee
curated by Tenzing Barshee
curated by Tenzing Barshee
Annina Matter/Urs Zahn, Dana Munro, Deanna Havas,
Annina Matter/Urs Zahn, Dana Munro, Deanna Havas,
Annina Matter/Urs Zahn, Dana Munro, Deanna Havas,
Annina Matter/Urs Zahn, Dana Munro, Deanna Havas,
Dena Yago, Dorothy Iannone, Emil Klein, Heike-Karin
Dena Yago, Dorothy Iannone, Emil Klein, Heike-Karin
Dena Yago, Dorothy Iannone, Emil Klein, Heike-Karin
Dena Yago, Dorothy Iannone, Emil Klein, Heike-Karin
Föll, Henke/Henkel, Juliette Blightman, Latifa
Föll, Henke/Henkel, Juliette Blightman, Latifa
Föll, Henke/Henkel, Juliette Blightman, Latifa
Föll, Henke/Henkel, Juliette Blightman, Latifa
Echakhch, Lena Henke, Manfred Pernice, Pippin
Echakhch, Lena Henke, Manfred Pernice, Pippin
Echakhch, Lena Henke, Manfred Pernice, Pippin
Echakhch, Lena Henke, Manfred Pernice, Pippin
Wigglesworth, Rita Vitorelli, Stefan Burger
Wigglesworth, Rita Vitorelli, Stefan Burger
Wigglesworth, Rita Vitorelli, Stefan Burger
Wigglesworth, Rita Vitorelli, Stefan Burger
Opening: Thursday 5 June 2014, 6pm
Opening: Thursday 5 June 2014, 6pm
Opening: Thursday 5 June 2014, 6pm
Opening: Thursday 5 June 2014, 6pm
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Private and public life are intertwined today more than ever before. Many
Private and public life are intertwined today more than ever before. Many
Private and public life are intertwined today more than ever before. Many
Private and public life are intertwined today more than ever before. Many
people share personal thoughts and information with a broad audience, while
people share personal thoughts and information with a broad audience, while
people share personal thoughts and information with a broad audience, while
people share personal thoughts and information with a broad audience, while
daily life is comprehensively recorded and documented, putting our notions of
daily life is comprehensively recorded and documented, putting our notions of
daily life is comprehensively recorded and documented, putting our notions of
daily life is comprehensively recorded and documented, putting our notions of
intimacy in constant fluctuation. Our understanding of both humanity and
intimacy in constant fluctuation. Our understanding of both humanity and
intimacy in constant fluctuation. Our understanding of both humanity and
intimacy in constant fluctuation. Our understanding of both humanity and
ourselves is simultaneously negotiated, as we physically and virtually work out
ourselves is simultaneously negotiated, as we physically and virtually work out
ourselves is simultaneously negotiated, as we physically and virtually work out
ourselves is simultaneously negotiated, as we physically and virtually work out
which and how much space to occupy and, conversely, vacate.
which and how much space to occupy and, conversely, vacate.
which and how much space to occupy and, conversely, vacate.
which and how much space to occupy and, conversely, vacate.
In which light do we show and see ourselves? How does one cultivate intimacy
In which light do we show and see ourselves? How does one cultivate intimacy
In which light do we show and see ourselves? How does one cultivate intimacy
In which light do we show and see ourselves? How does one cultivate intimacy
and where do we act out the fetishization of images and anecdotes? What forms
and where do we act out the fetishization of images and anecdotes? What forms
and where do we act out the fetishization of images and anecdotes? What forms
and where do we act out the fetishization of images and anecdotes? What forms
and shapes do we create from these kinds of processes and intentions? How
and shapes do we create from these kinds of processes and intentions? How
and shapes do we create from these kinds of processes and intentions? How
and shapes do we create from these kinds of processes and intentions? How
much do we disguise and how much do we reveal? How do we edit content in a
much do we disguise and how much do we reveal? How do we edit content in a
much do we disguise and how much do we reveal? How do we edit content in a
much do we disguise and how much do we reveal? How do we edit content in a
world defined by lists? Where does a personal or diaristic art practice belong in
world defined by lists? Where does a personal or diaristic art practice belong in
world defined by lists? Where does a personal or diaristic art practice belong in
world defined by lists? Where does a personal or diaristic art practice belong in
an interconnected world, saturated with overlaid points of reference and
an interconnected world, saturated with overlaid points of reference and
an interconnected world, saturated with overlaid points of reference and
an interconnected world, saturated with overlaid points of reference and
symbols? The works and methods of the artists included in Revelry address
symbols? The works and methods of the artists included in Revelry address
symbols? The works and methods of the artists included in Revelry address
symbols? The works and methods of the artists included in Revelry address
these and other questions.
these and other questions.
these and other questions.
these and other questions.
There are two historical models that have mainly informed this exhibition.
There are two historical models that have mainly informed this exhibition.
There are two historical models that have mainly informed this exhibition.
There are two historical models that have mainly informed this exhibition.
Between 1955-1964 the artist Arnold Bode organized Documenta I-
Between 1955-1964 the artist Arnold Bode organized Documenta I-
Between 1955-1964 the artist Arnold Bode organized Documenta I-
Between 1955-1964 the artist Arnold Bode organized Documenta I-
III
III
III
III
in
in
in
in
Kassel, Germany, mass events including the work of hundreds of artists. These
Kassel, Germany, mass events including the work of hundreds of artists. These
Kassel, Germany, mass events including the work of hundreds of artists. These
Kassel, Germany, mass events including the work of hundreds of artists. These
shows were staged in ways that challenged established exhibition norms. The
shows were staged in ways that challenged established exhibition norms. The
shows were staged in ways that challenged established exhibition norms. The
shows were staged in ways that challenged established exhibition norms. The
Fridericianum was decorated like a theater stage. Its windows were covered in
Fridericianum was decorated like a theater stage. Its windows were covered in
Fridericianum was decorated like a theater stage. Its windows were covered in
Fridericianum was decorated like a theater stage. Its windows were covered in
white cloth to allow in only indirect sunlight. The interior was dressed in black
white cloth to allow in only indirect sunlight. The interior was dressed in black
white cloth to allow in only indirect sunlight. The interior was dressed in black
white cloth to allow in only indirect sunlight. The interior was dressed in black
and white plastic curtains on which modern paintings were displayed. The third
and white plastic curtains on which modern paintings were displayed. The third
and white plastic curtains on which modern paintings were displayed. The third
and white plastic curtains on which modern paintings were displayed. The third
edition of Documenta featured paintings that were hung from the ceiling.
edition of Documenta featured paintings that were hung from the ceiling.
edition of Documenta featured paintings that were hung from the ceiling.
edition of Documenta featured paintings that were hung from the ceiling.
As a counterpart to this rampant mise-en-scène stands
As a counterpart to this rampant mise-en-scène stands
As a counterpart to this rampant mise-en-scène stands
As a counterpart to this rampant mise-en-scène stands
Voids
Voids
Voids
Voids
, A Retrospective,
, A Retrospective,
, A Retrospective,
, A Retrospective,
an exhibition curated by Philippe Pirotte, Mathieu Copeland, John Armleder,
an exhibition curated by Philippe Pirotte, Mathieu Copeland, John Armleder,
an exhibition curated by Philippe Pirotte, Mathieu Copeland, John Armleder,
an exhibition curated by Philippe Pirotte, Mathieu Copeland, John Armleder,
Mai-Thu Perret, Stuart Comer, and others at the Kunsthalle Bern in 2009. The
Mai-Thu Perret, Stuart Comer, and others at the Kunsthalle Bern in 2009. The
Mai-Thu Perret, Stuart Comer, and others at the Kunsthalle Bern in 2009. The
Mai-Thu Perret, Stuart Comer, and others at the Kunsthalle Bern in 2009. The
institution was completely emptied out, and the accompanying press release and
institution was completely emptied out, and the accompanying press release and
institution was completely emptied out, and the accompanying press release and
institution was completely emptied out, and the accompanying press release and
catalogue announced the show as a retrospective of “nine empty exhibitions” by
catalogue announced the show as a retrospective of “nine empty exhibitions” by
catalogue announced the show as a retrospective of “nine empty exhibitions” by
catalogue announced the show as a retrospective of “nine empty exhibitions” by
artists ranging from Yves Klein to Maria Eichhorn and historically
artists ranging from Yves Klein to Maria Eichhorn and historically
artists ranging from Yves Klein to Maria Eichhorn and historically
artists ranging from Yves Klein to Maria Eichhorn and historically
contextualized.
contextualized.
contextualized.
contextualized.
Between these two poles,
Between these two poles,
Between these two poles,
Between these two poles,
Revelry
Revelry
Revelry
Revelry
explores both congestion and voidance. The
explores both congestion and voidance. The
explores both congestion and voidance. The
explores both congestion and voidance. The
exterior of the exhibition space is used additionally as both an opposition to and
exterior of the exhibition space is used additionally as both an opposition to and
exterior of the exhibition space is used additionally as both an opposition to and
exterior of the exhibition space is used additionally as both an opposition to and
condition of the interior. Revelry is an engagement with both the concealment
condition of the interior. Revelry is an engagement with both the concealment
condition of the interior. Revelry is an engagement with both the concealment
condition of the interior. Revelry is an engagement with both the concealment
and disclosure of bodies, occupying the Kunsthalle and its immediate
and disclosure of bodies, occupying the Kunsthalle and its immediate
and disclosure of bodies, occupying the Kunsthalle and its immediate
and disclosure of bodies, occupying the Kunsthalle and its immediate
surroundings as well as the Botanical Garden in Bern.
surroundings as well as the Botanical Garden in Bern.
surroundings as well as the Botanical Garden in Bern.
surroundings as well as the Botanical Garden in Bern.
Kunsthalle Bern and the curator would like to thank Marlies Kornfeld,
Kunsthalle Bern and the curator would like to thank Marlies Kornfeld,
Kunsthalle Bern and the curator would like to thank Marlies Kornfeld,
Kunsthalle Bern and the curator would like to thank Marlies Kornfeld,
Alexander Schröder and Galerie Neu, Dan Solbach, Christoph Schifferli, Peter
Alexander Schröder and Galerie Neu, Dan Solbach, Christoph Schifferli, Peter
Alexander Schröder and Galerie Neu, Dan Solbach, Christoph Schifferli, Peter
Alexander Schröder and Galerie Neu, Dan Solbach, Christoph Schifferli, Peter
Handschin, Marianne Farahmand as well as everyone else who helped realizing
Handschin, Marianne Farahmand as well as everyone else who helped realizing
Handschin, Marianne Farahmand as well as everyone else who helped realizing
Handschin, Marianne Farahmand as well as everyone else who helped realizing
this project.
this project.
this project.
this project.
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of
This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of
Marlies Kornfeld, Christoph Schifferli, E. Gutzwiller & Cie Banquiers, Ernst
Marlies Kornfeld, Christoph Schifferli, E. Gutzwiller & Cie Banquiers, Ernst
Marlies Kornfeld, Christoph Schifferli, E. Gutzwiller & Cie Banquiers, Ernst
Marlies Kornfeld, Christoph Schifferli, E. Gutzwiller & Cie Banquiers, Ernst
und Olga Gubler-Hablützel Stiftung, Botanischer Garten Bern, Stadtgrün Bern,
und Olga Gubler-Hablützel Stiftung, Botanischer Garten Bern, Stadtgrün Bern,
und Olga Gubler-Hablützel Stiftung, Botanischer Garten Bern, Stadtgrün Bern,
und Olga Gubler-Hablützel Stiftung, Botanischer Garten Bern, Stadtgrün Bern,
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Basel, Lucie Stahl, Haydée Marin-Lopez, Hruby Werbetechnik GmbH, Berlin,
Basel, Lucie Stahl, Haydée Marin-Lopez, Hruby Werbetechnik GmbH, Berlin,
Basel, Lucie Stahl, Haydée Marin-Lopez, Hruby Werbetechnik GmbH, Berlin,
Basel, Lucie Stahl, Haydée Marin-Lopez, Hruby Werbetechnik GmbH, Berlin,
Galerie Neu, Berlin, Kultur Stadt Bern and Burgergemeinde Bern.
Galerie Neu, Berlin, Kultur Stadt Bern and Burgergemeinde Bern.
Galerie Neu, Berlin, Kultur Stadt Bern and Burgergemeinde Bern.
Galerie Neu, Berlin, Kultur Stadt Bern and Burgergemeinde Bern.
Poster
Poster
Poster
Poster
Events
Events
Events
Events
Friday, 6 June 2014, 02 pm
Friday, 6 June 2014, 02 pm
Friday, 6 June 2014, 02 pm
Friday, 6 June 2014, 02 pm
Artist Talk
Artist Talk
Artist Talk
Artist Talk
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 03 pm
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 03 pm
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 03 pm
Saturday, 14 June 2014, 03 pm
Artist Talk with Manfred Pernice
Artist Talk with Manfred Pernice
Artist Talk with Manfred Pernice
Artist Talk with Manfred Pernice
Saturday, 21 June 2014, 02 pm
Saturday, 21 June 2014, 02 pm
Saturday, 21 June 2014, 02 pm
Saturday, 21 June 2014, 02 pm
The Story of Bern
The Story of Bern
The Story of Bern
The Story of Bern
by Dorothy Iannone
by Dorothy Iannone
by Dorothy Iannone
by Dorothy Iannone