July
26
Jul / Saturday / 2pm
Curator's Tour in English
Join co-curator Rebecca Eigen for a tour that explores the importance of Zurkinden’s works. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the curatorial process and discover how Zurkinden’s sketches and paintings continue to resonate today. The tour reveals how the sketchbooks are more than merley studies–they open a window onto Zurkinden’s world of obersavitions, filled with personal reflections, and fragments of everyday life. These visual notes offer a deepened understanding of Zurkinden’s paintings, revealing powerful links between private expression and public artistry. The tour highlights how strikingly modern Zurkinden’s vision was—thoughtful, boundary-pushing, and ahead of its time. The tour will be held in English and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
26
Jul / Saturday / from 2 pm
Writing Pictures
Be inspired by the world of Irène Zurkinden and create your own unique postcard at the intersection of image and text. Drawing from Zurkinden’s writings and sketches, feel invited to explore the poetic space between word and image—just as she did. A creative encounter that celebrates intimate expression, visual storytelling, and the enduring charm of correspondence. Participation is free of charge, no registration needed.
31
Jul / Thursday / 5pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
August
02
Aug / Saturday / 2pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
02
Aug / Saturday / from 2 pm
Writing Pictures
Be inspired by the world of Irène Zurkinden and create your own unique postcard at the intersection of image and text. Drawing from Zurkinden’s writings and sketches, feel invited to explore the poetic space between word and image—just as she did. A creative encounter that celebrates intimate expression, visual storytelling, and the enduring charm of correspondence. Participation is free of charge, no registration needed.
07
Aug / Thursday / 5pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
09
Aug / Saturday / 2pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
09
Aug / Saturday / from 2 pm
Writing Pictures
Be inspired by the world of Irène Zurkinden and create your own unique postcard at the intersection of image and text. Drawing from Zurkinden’s writings and sketches, feel invited to explore the poetic space between word and image—just as she did. A creative encounter that celebrates intimate expression, visual storytelling, and the enduring charm of correspondence. Participation is free of charge, no registration needed.
14
Aug / Thursday / 5pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
16
Aug / Saturday / 2pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
21
Aug / Thursday / 5pm
Curator's Tour
Join co-curator Rebecca Eigen for a tour that explores the importance of Zurkinden’s works. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the curatorial process and discover how Zurkinden’s sketches and paintings continue to resonate today. The tour reveals how the sketchbooks are more than merley studies–they open a window onto Zurkinden’s world of obersavitions, filled with personal reflections, and fragments of everyday life. These visual notes offer a deepened understanding of Zurkinden’s paintings, revealing powerful links between private expression and public artistry. The tour highlights how strikingly modern Zurkinden’s vision was—thoughtful, boundary-pushing, and ahead of its time. The tour will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
23
Aug / Saturday / 2pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
28
Aug / Thursday / 5pm
Public Guided Tour in English
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in English, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
30
Aug / Saturday / 10 am - 6 pm
KUNSTTAGE BASEL
As part of the Kunsttage Basel, the exhibition «Irène Zurkinden: Love, Life» will be open from 10 am - 6 pm.
30
Aug / Saturday / 2pm
Public Guided Tour
Gain insight into the multifaceted work of Swiss artist Irène Zurkinden. From intimate sketches on paper to expressive paintings, this tour traces her artistic journey and reveals how radically modern her vision was—both then and now. Discover how Zurkinden questioned stereotypes, redefined roles, and developed a distinctive visual language that resonates across time. The tour will be held in German, and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
31
Aug / Sunday / 2pm
Curator's Tour
Join co-curator Rebecca Eigen for a tour that explores the importance of Zurkinden’s works. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the curatorial process and discover how Zurkinden’s sketches and paintings continue to resonate today. The tour reveals how the sketchbooks are more than merley studies–they open a window onto Zurkinden’s world of obersavitions, filled with personal reflections, and fragments of everyday life. These visual notes offer a deepened understanding of Zurkinden’s paintings, revealing powerful links between private expression and public artistry. The tour highlights how strikingly modern Zurkinden’s vision was—thoughtful, boundary-pushing, and ahead of its time. The tour will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch
31
Aug / Sunday / 11 am - 6 pm
KUNSTTAGE BASEL
As part of the Kunsttage Basel, the exhibition «Irène Zurkinden: Love, Life» will be open from 10 am - 6 pm.
September
04
Sep / Thursday / from 5pm
Irène Zurkinden through the eyes of… Q.U.I.C.H.E.
Over the course of the exhibition, members of the semi-anonymous writing collective Q.U.I.C.H.E., founded in Basel in 2023, came together in the exhibition space for collective reflection. From a queer perspective and informed by the various roles the members occupy within the art and cultural sphere, texts emerged that, together with Zurkinden, explore how to speak about art beyond institutionalized discourses. The texts, collected in a zine, will be presented during the event. The zine launch will be accompanied by a short guided tour led by members of the collective. The event will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration at: info@kbhg.ch
06
Sep / Saturday / 2pm
Curator's Tour
Join co-curator Rebecca Eigen for a tour that explores the importance of Zurkinden’s works. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the curatorial process and discover how Zurkinden’s sketches and paintings continue to resonate today. The tour reveals how the sketchbooks are more than merley studies–they open a window onto Zurkinden’s world of obersavitions, filled with personal reflections, and fragments of everyday life. These visual notes offer a deepened understanding of Zurkinden’s paintings, revealing powerful links between private expression and public artistry. The tour highlights how strikingly modern Zurkinden’s vision was—thoughtful, boundary-pushing, and ahead of its time. The tour will be held in German and is free of charge. Registration via: info@kbhg.ch