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Bruce Nauman Exhibition at Museum für Gegenwartskunst Basel

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Basel, Switzerland, hosted a solo exhibition of Bruce Nauman from November 9, 2002, to January 26, 2003. The show presented a comprehensive survey of Nauman's work, spanning his career from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Known for his pioneering use of neon, video, and performance, Nauman's exhibition included iconic pieces such as neon signs, corridor installations, and video works that explore themes of language, the body, and perception. The museum, part of the Kunstmuseum Basel, dedicated its entire space to the artist, making it one of the most extensive Nauman retrospectives in Europe at the time. The exhibition was accompanied by a catalog published by the museum.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from November 9, 2002, to January 26, 2003.
  • Venue: Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Solo exhibition of Bruce Nauman.
  • Covered Nauman's work from the 1960s to early 2000s.
  • Included neon signs, corridor installations, and video works.
  • Museum dedicated entire space to the exhibition.
  • Catalog published by the museum.
  • One of the most extensive Nauman retrospectives in Europe at the time.

Entities

Artists

  • Bruce Nauman

Institutions

  • Museum für Gegenwartskunst Basel
  • Kunstmuseum Basel

Locations

  • Basel
  • Switzerland

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