‘Stammtisch’ Collectif Le Salon & Guests
3 May – 25 August
“Stammtisch” by Collectif Le Salon and seven guest artists explores the symbolism of traditional meeting places. At the heart is a round table, serving as a stage to examine the Stammtisch as a place of comfort and controversy. The installation, launched as part of the Bieler Fototage, includes 15 newspapers interpreting the concept of Stammtisch from various artistic perspectives. Inspired by social observations from the Federal Department of the Interior to the reflections of Reiner Maria Rilke, Marie Curie, and Pablo Escobar.
These newspapers offer insights into the Stammtisch as a space for intimate discussions, lively debates, and shared experiences. The dynamic presentation encourages visitors to reflect on the complex nature of community interactions and the role of these spaces in societal discourse. “Stammtisch” is not just an exhibition; it is a thought-provoking journey into the nature of community and human connection through the lens of contemporary photography.
Events
Stammtisch 1: Sunday 26 May from 2pm to 3.30pm (Journées photographiques de Bienne)
Stammtisch 2: Saturday 6 July from 5pm to 6.30pm (Summer Acts)
Stammtisch 3: Thursday 22 August from 5pm to 6.30pm (Finissage)
About Collectif Le Salon & Guests
(Pauline Aellen, Clément Ardin, Claude Baechtold, Lorie Bettiol, Julien Bono, Matthieu Croizier, Charles Frôté, Elise Gagnebin-de Bons, Geert Goiris, Lea Kunz, Lisa Lurati, Giona Mottura, Cécile Monnier, Alessia Olivieri, Antigoni Papantoni)
Le Salon is an informal collective of photographers, established in 2014 somewhere between Lausanne and Vevey. Embracing a protean structure, the collective’s mission is to curate diverse photographic exhibitions and events that unite authors from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. This includes not only its members but also guests and the varied nature of their work. While Le Salon’s identity is inherently polyphonic, it is driven by a collective force that transcends individual approaches.
Made possible thanks to the generous support of Dr. Georg und Josi Guggenheim-Stiftung an Migros Kulturprozent.
