Intimate Anatomies in St. Moritz: Lassnig, Josefowitz, Rama on the Body's Unstable Presence
The exhibition "Intimate Anatomies," showcasing the works of Cathy Josefowitz, Maria Lassnig, and Carol Rama, will be held at Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz from July 11 to August 29, 2026. Situated at Via Serlas 22 in St. Moritz, Switzerland, it draws inspiration from Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, viewing the body as essential to perception. Lassnig’s pieces, such as Rosa Bauch (Pink Belly) (1997) and Selbst abstrakt IV (1992), convey bodily sensations. Josefowitz's creations reflect movement, influenced by choreographers Steve Paxton and Mary Fulkerson. Meanwhile, Rama's artwork from the 1930s to 1960s subverts anatomical norms, portraying eroticism as a creative force. The exhibition juxtaposes Lassnig’s perspective with that of Francis Bacon, highlighting the complexity and ambiguity of bodies.
Key facts
- Exhibition Intimate Anatomies runs from July 11 to August 29, 2026.
- Venue: Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz, Via Serlas 22, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland.
- Features three artists: Cathy Josefowitz, Maria Lassnig, and Carol Rama.
- Maria Lassnig's concept of Körpergefühl (body sensation) is central to her exhibited works.
- Cathy Josefowitz's practice was influenced by contemporary dance figures Steve Paxton and Mary Fulkerson.
- Carol Rama's works on view date from the 1930s to the 1960s.
- The exhibition references Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology.
- Included works: Lassnig's 'Rosa Bauch (Pink Belly),' 1997, and 'Selbst abstrakt IV,' 1992.
- Supporting entities include the Maria Lassnig Foundation, Archivio Carol Rama, and Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi.
Entities
Artists
- Cathy Josefowitz
- Maria Lassnig
- Carol Rama
- Maurice Merleau-Ponty
- Francis Bacon
- Steve Paxton
- Mary Fulkerson
- Felix Jungo
- Sarah Muehlbauer
- Stefan Altenburger
Institutions
- Hauser & Wirth
- Maria Lassnig Foundation
- Archivio Carol Rama
- Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi
- Estate of Cathy Josefowitz
- Stefan Altenburger Photography
Locations
- St. Moritz
- Switzerland
- Turin
- Italy
- Zürich