Aargauer Kunsthaus revisits 1970s radical art scene

The Aargauer Kunsthaus in Aarau, Switzerland, has opened an exhibition examining the radical and experimental art scene of the 1970s. The show highlights how social and artistic conventions were overturned during this transformative period, both in Switzerland and internationally. It focuses on the emergence of independent venues and new professional paths for artists, capturing the era's desire for change and experimentation. The exhibition begins with works from Aarau's local art scene, particularly the Ziegelrain studio collective, demonstrating how contrasting artistic approaches coexisted in close proximity. Regional and international movements are also featured, including Pop Art by Markus Müller and Herbert Distel, alongside Fluxus and Nouveau Réalisme. These movements explored conceptual approaches, performance art, and interdisciplinary practices.