The exhibition in contrast explores black and white as autonomous vehicles of expression within a consistent aesthetic reduction that has been influential in art history since the beginning of the 20th century. Within the interplay of contrast, materiality, and perception, the works on display unfold a multifaceted reflection on form, presence, and impact beyond color.
The exhibition features works by Donald Baechler, Stephan Balkenhol, Ivan Baschang, Joseph Beuys, Christian Boltanski, Jonathan Bragdon, Christo, Gregor Hildebrandt, Alex Katz, Jannis Kounellis, Ryan Mendoza, Mimmo Paladino, Sean Scully and Harry Tilman.
Image: Alex Katz, White Sunlight, 1989, 23 x 30,5cm, Oil on board, photo: Mario Gastinger © Alex Katz/ VG Bild-Kunst
Selected Works
Above Montreux, Looking towards les Dents du Midi (2015/16)
Graphite on paper
28,5 x 76,5 cm
Untitled (Finestra) (1985)
19/21
White window frame, photo-processed glass plates
181 x 64 cm
Noir (2002)
Installation with 40 black light bulbs, brass mount
165 x 230 cm
Letter from London (1977)
Edition size: 115
Lithography on laid paper on wooden panel
89 x 118 x 2 cm