Discussion about a work «Ruth Asawa» (in German)

Description

CONVERSATION ABOUT A WORK – « RUTH ASAWA » (IN GERMAN) Every other Wednesday, at noon, we organize a thirty-minute session dedicated to a brief but dense examination of a piece selected from the « Ruth Asawa » exhibition. You will be able to discover the context of appearance and the genesis of the work, and participate in a thematic discussion [in German]. 21.10.26: Oil painting on paper: Untitled (BMC.52, Dancers), circa 1948-49 18.11.26: Suspended wire sculpture: Untitled (S.573, Hanging Five-Lobed, Multi-Layered Form with One Hyperbolic Form Interlocking with Two Half-Hyperbolic Forms, Two Concave Forms at the Bottom, and One Convex Open Form at the Second Lobe), 1954 02.12.26: Ink drawing: Untitled (MI.146, Clam Shell with Petunias), circa 1969 16.12.26: Bronze sculpture: Untitled (S.203, Open-Window Form Mounted on Base), 1959, cast in bronze 1972 30.12.26: Wire sculpture: Untitled (S.268, Wall-Mounted Tied- Wire, Two-Tiered, Center-Tied, Five-Petaled Form Based on Nature), circa 1968-69

Highlights

• Conversation in German about Ruth Asawa's work
• Examination of several iconic pieces
• Sessions every Wednesday at noon

General Information

This series of conversations focuses on the work of artist Ruth Asawa, with thematic discussions on selected pieces from her exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the context and genesis of the works while exchanging in German.

Location

Baselstrasse 101, 4125 Riehen, Switzerland

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