Michael Ray-Von's Poetic Essay on Water and Civilization at Autokomanda
Autokomanda in Belgrade presents "Show 8. Tributary: Margherita Raso and Michael Ray-Von", an exhibition running until June 15, 2026. The show features a poetic essay by Michael Ray-Von that meditates on water as the foundation of life, civilization, and social division. Drawing on examples from the Zamzam well in Mecca to the Rhine in Basel, Ray-Von explores how rivers shape human settlements, class structures, and spiritual practices. The text reflects on the indifference of water and humanity's drive to derive meaning and power from it. The exhibition pairs Ray-Von's writing with Margherita Raso's artistic response, creating a dialogue on the elemental force of water.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Show 8. Tributary: Margherita Raso and Michael Ray-Von' at Autokomanda, Belgrade
- Runs until June 15, 2026
- Features a poetic essay by Michael Ray-Von
- Essay explores water as a central element of life and civilization
- References the Zamzam well in Mecca and the Rhine in Basel
- Discusses how rivers divide cities into social classes
- Ray-Von lives in Basel, where the Rhine separates wealthy and labor districts
- The exhibition pairs Ray-Von's text with Margherita Raso's work
Entities
Artists
- Margherita Raso
- Michael Ray-Von
Institutions
- Autokomanda
Locations
- Belgrade
- Serbia
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Mecca
- Saudi Arabia
- Rhine