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Alicja Kwade presents 'Out of Ousia' at Art Basel Unlimited, exploring reality and perception

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

At Art Basel Unlimited, Alicja Kwade will showcase 'Out of Ousia,' with representation from Kammel Mennour and König Galerie. The title translates to 'out of the substance' and connects to the concept of ontology. Kwade's intention is to encourage audiences to reconsider their perception of reality, drawing inspiration from Graham Harman's 'Third Table.' Utilizing mirrors, the installation creates a non-linear experience of time and space, offering evolving viewpoints. Addressing the fleeting attention spans common at art fairs, Kwade evokes a sense of déjà vu between introspection and tangible reality. She emphasizes transformation, altering objects into various realities. Additionally, Kwade is working on a project for Whitechapel Gallery in London and has previously displayed 'I rise again,' 'changed,' and 'But the same' at 303 Gallery.

Key facts

  • Alicja Kwade presents 'Out of Ousia' at Art Basel Unlimited
  • The work is represented by Kammel Mennour, Paris and König Galerie, Berlin
  • Title 'Out of Ousia' translates to 'out of the substance' from ancient Greek ontology
  • Kwade references Graham Harman's 'Third Table' concept from Documenta 13
  • Installation uses mirrors to create non-linear time and space experiences
  • Kwade leverages short attention spans at art fairs for viewer engagement
  • She is creating a new work with sound and moving image for Whitechapel Gallery, London
  • Previous installation at 303 Gallery referenced mathematician Jacob Bernoulli

Entities

Artists

  • Alicja Kwade
  • Graham Harman
  • Jacob Bernoulli

Institutions

  • Art Basel Unlimited
  • Kammel Mennour
  • König Galerie
  • Documenta 13
  • 303 Gallery
  • Whitechapel Gallery
  • Art Basel

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • London
  • United Kingdom

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