Museo Tinguely Basel celebrates 25 years with a cruise
In 2021, the Museo Tinguely in Basel marked its 25th anniversary. The museum, designed by Mario Botta, is home to the most extensive collection of Jean Tinguely's art, a prominent figure in Nouveau Réalisme who passed away in 1991. Among the collection are early assemblages and significant pieces, including the interactive artwork "Mengele-Dance of Death" (1986), created in just one week from remnants of a fire near his studio. This piece, which reflects on themes of suffering and mortality, utilized materials from a farm linked to Josef Mengele's relatives. It was first shown at Palazzo Grassi in 1987 and became part of the museum's collection in 1996. To celebrate, a boat cruise was arranged from Basel to Paris, Antwerp, Maastricht, and Amsterdam.
Key facts
- Museo Tinguely Basel celebrated 25 years in 2021.
- The museum was designed by Mario Botta.
- It holds the largest collection of Jean Tinguely's works.
- Tinguely was a member of Nouveau Réalisme.
- The collection includes pieces made with Niki de Saint Phalle.
- "Mengele-Dance of Death" (1986) is a key interactive work.
- The work uses debris from a 1986 fire in Neyruz.
- The museum organized a cruise to Paris, Antwerp, Maastricht, and Amsterdam.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Tinguely
- Mario Botta
- Arman
- Yves Klein
- Rotella
- Spoerri
- Niki de Saint Phalle
- Josef Mengele
Institutions
- Museo Tinguely
- Palazzo Grassi
- Fondation Beyeler
- Artribune
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Rhine
- Neyruz
- Paris
- Antwerp
- Maastricht
- Amsterdam
- Auschwitz