September 2024
"How like a leaf I am" explores the complex relationships between humans and plant life and sheds light on our collective responsibility to protect and preserve agrobiodiversity. In collaboration with the collective Seed Carriers, Baumgartner uses photographic forms of expression, immersive audio installations and thoughtful scenographic elements to introduce visitors to the cyclical life form of plants and highlight the importance of seed diversity.
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As part of Alexandra Baumgartner’s exhibition “How like a leaf I am,” a special intervention is displayed at the Botanical Garden of Bern. The connection with the Botanical Garden arose from the current exhibition “Verkannte Verwandte – von wilden Kusinen und vergessenen Grosseltern” (Wild Relatives of Our Cultivated Plants).
Mehr erfahrenDecember 2024
Wir freuen uns, Sie zur Eröffnung der diesjährigen Ausstellung einzuladen, die in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kunsthaus Biel Centre d’art Bienne, der Cantonale Berne Jura und dem Kunstverein Biel stattfindet. An diesem Abend feiern wir das herausragende Talent der zeitgenössischen Fotografie und bildenden Kunst, mit der Präsentation der Nominierten und Gewinner:innen des Prix Photoforum 2024, des Prix Kunstverein Biel sowie der ausgewählten Künstler:innen der Cantonale Berne Jura. Die Ausstellung bietet spannende Einblicke in künstlerische Perspektiven, die sich mit drängenden gesellschaftlichen Fragen auseinandersetzen.
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Every year, the Prix Photoforum brings together artists whose projects represent the broad spectrum of contemporary photography and explore artistic boundaries. The 2024 selection deals with themes such as family, identity and the pressing social challenges of our time. Through personal archives, reflections on memory, and powerful portrayals of global issues, their works offer unique perspectives that navigate local and historical narratives, blending symbolic and emotional depth. Exhibiting artists: Tiziana Amico, Lisa Karnadi, Yann Haeberlin, Khashayar Javanmardi, Nina Pacherova, Peter Pflügler, Hameed Raisan, Jordi Ruiz Cirera, Barbara Truog, Tianyu Wang
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Join us for an exclusive series of exhibition tours that offer deeper insights into the works of the ten artists featured in this year’s Prix Photoforum 2024. Explore themes such as family, identity, and contemporary societal challenges, while gaining a personal perspective on each artist’s unique approach to these topics.
Mehr erfahrenJanuary 2025
This tour highlights how new documentary photography is evolving to capture urgent social, environmental, and political issues. Featuring four artists—Khashayar Javanmardi, Jordi Ruiz Cirera, Tiziana Amico, and Yann Haeberlin—the exhibition explores themes ranging from environmental crises to migration and human-nature relationships, offering unique and compelling perspectives on contemporary challenges.
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