Klaus Littmann's Arena for a Tree transforms a single tree into public art in Basel
Klaus Littmann, a Swiss artist, has introduced his public art installation 'Arena for a Tree' in Basel, commissioned by Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger | KBH.G, on April 27, 2021, at Münsterplatz. In contrast to his earlier 2019 work 'For Forest', this new installation showcases a solitary tree enclosed within an architectural structure that stands eight meters tall and twelve meters in diameter for its protection. The arena can host 50 visitors and is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm. A climate-adapted tree, chosen by Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea, will be gifted to the city after the project concludes. Additionally, 'Tree Connections' will take place from May 11 to July 11, 2021, featuring 75 pieces from 45 artists, including Littmann’s mentor, Joseph Beuys.
Key facts
- Klaus Littmann presents 'Arena for a Tree' in Basel on April 27, 2021
- The installation is commissioned by Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger | KBH.G
- The arena is eight meters high and twelve meters in diameter
- It can hold 50 visitors at a time, open daily 11 am to 8 pm
- Landscape architect Enzo Enea selects the tree species
- The tree will be donated to Basel after the project
- 'Tree Connections' exhibition runs May 11 to July 11, 2021
- Exhibition includes 75 works by 45 artists, mostly from Swiss private collections
Entities
Artists
- Klaus Littmann
- Enzo Enea
- Hans Arp
- Günther Uecker
- Tony Cragg
- Jannis Kounellis
- Sol LeWitt
- Giuseppe Penone
- Vito Acconci
- Christo
- Meret Oppenheim
- Joseph Beuys
Institutions
- Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger | KBH.G
- Schnetzer Puskas Ingenieure
- Düsseldorf Art Academy
- Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger
- ECC Italy
- Swiss National Museum
- Wörthersee Stadium
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Münsterplatz
- Klagenfurt
- Austria
- Carinthia
- Venice
- Italy
- Arsenale Nord
- Zurich
- Central America
- South America
- Europe