Meet the Galleries | Made in Switzerland
Our latest Journal article embarks on a journey through the world of Swiss art galleries, a nexus of contemporary viewpoints and avant-garde expression that reflects the art of now. We’re known for showcasing an eclectic mix of artistic mediums, styles, and genres, all while celebrating Switzerland's rich and diverse cultural landscape. So, as we get to know the cutting-edge work of our Swiss-based exhibitors for 2023, expect to be inspired by the creativity, innovation and unique contexts set to be presented.
Lechbinska Gallery | Zürich
Providing collectors with critical insights into timely issues, Lechbinska Gallery undercurrent their curation with new art tendencies and cultural identities. They believe inherently in art’s pivotal role in reflecting human stories, and will focus on bringing contemporary art that exists between differing cultures and identities to VOLTA Basel from their base in Zurich.
Capitalist Economy By Xiao Se, Oil on canvas,100x90cm. Courtesy of Lechbinska Gallery
Lechbinska will present three powerful artists at the Fair, with work from Angela Lyn that varies in medium, but remains unfaltering in its reference to the surrounding nature of her home in Ticino, southern Switzerland, where she has lived since 1994.
XIAO SE / 萧瑟 grew up in Beijing in the second half of the Cultural Revolution, where he experienced the tumultuous socio-political and cultural climate of the times. He is best known for his surrealist paintings, which skilfully fuse religious motifs in the early Renaissance masterpieces into realistic portrayals of living conditions in post-socialist China.
The mirror relationship is an important motif in Dieter Detzner’s work, creating space
while at the same time dissolving it. Using industrial materials becomes a new veil
of isolation from reality and gives it a new sense of order and unified character, speaking perfectly to Lechbinska Gallery’s mission to bridge cultural theories with their production.
All three artist profiles provide a key indication of the themes and voices we aim to elevate at VOLTA Basel this year.
Galerie Am Lindenhof |Zürich
Silver spoon 1 by Ladina Durisch, Oil on canvas, 110 x 90. Courtesy of Galerie Am Lindenhof
It’s a VOLTA Basel debut for Galerie Am Lindenhof, a Zurich-based gallery that has continued to expand since its founding in 2013. As well as presenting and nurturing their existing roster of artists, which features a cohesive combination of Swiss and Italian creatives, Galerie Am Lindenhof is focused on bringing new, international artists to the light with a view to providing them with a wider audience.
A highlight of their stand will be Swiss-born Tina Itin, who will be showing a new collection of work in bronze, which recalls the Suffragette movement. Where her sculptural work is often playful and humorous, these solid forms will masterfully add a political context that is, at its very base, full of thoughtful messaging.
Galerie Katapult | Basel
Specializing in Latin American art, Galerie Katapult aim to be a lively place for communications and encounters with art and culture in a friendly, informal atmosphere. At VOLTA Basel, they’ll show a rich spectrum of different viewpoints by both established and emerging artists alike. A particularly exciting artist to feature is Silvia Salvagno, an Argentinian creative who now lives and works in Switzerland. This transnational experience has deeply influenced her artistic language, where she attempts to grasp the never-ending transformations in life and time.
Coal 2 Alp By Chris Göttel , Acryl Collage Phototransfer print on Wooden Box,12x15.75in. Courtesy of Galerie Katapult
Artstübli Gallery | Basel
Skull, by Simon Berger ,Safety Glass layers processed with hammer, 40x36x40cm. Courtesy of Artstübli Gallery
Basel-based gallery, Artstübli, are known contributors to guerrilla actions and urban interventions, featuring artists that speak to collectors of contemporary art. They’ll be bringing several local talents from their space in the vibrant Markthalle.
Simon Berger, a carpenter by trade and lover of mechanics, was inspired by car carcasses to use glass as a medium to convey the depths of portraiture. His pioneering work is amplified in effect by the use of a hammer to create varying shades, textures and reflections, which all come together to form expressive portraits. After perfecting his work in with faces, Berger has turned to mirrors with new dimensions and sculptures, which you’ll be able to discover at VOLTA Basel.
Artstübli Gallery will also be presenting Eddie Hara, who lives and works in Basel after an arts education that has spanned the globe from Indonesia to The Netherlands. Through his children’s art, street art, comics and musical subcultures-inspired paintings, Hara aims to inspire viewers to think upon world issues, particularly those of war, poverty and identity, which contributes to the gallery’s efforts to showcase the best in all contemporary facets of urban art and culture.
Selene Art Media | Basel
Selene Art Media are right at home as an exhibitor at VOLTA Basel, with their gallery being a short trip across the Rhine from our new location at Klybeck 610. Despite their physical presence in Switzerland, this gallery focuses primarily on championing emerging Japanese artists, delving into the intricate relationship between art and tradition. They’ll be showcasing the work of two artists at this year’s fair, Souun Takeda and Daichi Miura, both of whom represent these elements and their power to enrich our world.
Artwork by Daichi Miura. Courtesy of Selene Art Media
After being introduced to calligraphy at the age of three, Takeda followed in his mother’s footsteps to forge an artistic career as a calligrapher, collaborating with big industry names and becoming an envoy to promote Japanese culture. His calligraphy can be found all over the world, and especially in Japan, where everywhere from airport gates and train stations, to TV shows and magazines all feature his work, making him an extremely sought after artist for collectors worldwide.
In cohesion with Takeda, Selene Art Media will present Daichi Miura, whose work spans an incredible catalogue of mediums and techniques. In the past few years, Miura has focused on social activities and issues surrounding sustainability. The vastness of his skill lends itself to his artistic intention, which is to demonstrate that art can bring us beyond the borders of stereotypes in our society – ideal for championing the missions of Selene Art Media.
Artem-Reich | Basel
Artem-Reich take pride in representing emerging female artists from Germany and Switzerland. Their list centres around abstract work, and at the Fair they’ll be highlighting a selection of varied and diverse pieces by Heikedine Günther, whose non-figurative, large-scale work explores themes of medieval symbolism and art as an energetic phenomenon. It will be hugely exciting to see their stand come together with the striking visual qualities of the work on show.
Eye Tryptich By Heikedine Günther, Oil on canvas, 39.3 x 39.3. Courtesy of Artem-Reich
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