Museum Tinguely surveys women's relationship with machines and labour

The exhibition 'Labouring Bodies' at the Museum Tinguely delves into over a hundred years of artistic exploration regarding women's interactions with machines and technology, showcasing 36 artists spanning from the 20th century to the present. Drawing inspiration from Jean Tinguely's fascination with human-machine dynamics, the exhibition highlights female labor in diverse settings. It was influenced by Alexandra Navratil's 2016 film 'The Night Side' and features a mid-1970s installation by Mary Kelly, as well as Helen Chadwick's 1977 performance 'In the Kitchen'. Works by early 20th-century artists Sella Hasse and Alice Lex-Nerlinger are also included, alongside contemporary contributions from Juliana Huxtable, Ani Liu, and Frida Orupabo. The exhibition is open until 8 November at the Museum Tinguely in Basel.