Kunsthaus Zürich Unveils 2024 Programme with Hodler, Kogelnik, and Visser Exhibitions
On October 19, 2023, Kunsthaus Zürich announced its 2024 exhibition programme, featuring a re-examination of Swiss icon Ferdinand Hodler in "Apropos Hodler" (March 8–June 30, 2024), a retrospective of Austrian Pop artist Kiki Kogelnik (March 22–July 14, 2024), and Dutch artist Barbara Visser's film installation "Alreadymade" (February 9–May 12, 2024) exploring the Dada legend of Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven. The programme also includes "Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh" and exhibitions by Marina Abramovič and Walid Raad, alongside a focus on private collections such as the Bührle and Looser collections. Curated by Cathérine Hug, Sandra Gianfreda, and Simone Gehr, the season emphasizes cross-generational dialogue and fresh perspectives on canonical and overlooked artists.
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The programme signals a strategic shift at Kunsthaus Zürich toward critical recontextualization of national icons and feminist revisionism, particularly relevant as museums worldwide grapple with colonial and gendered histories. The Hodler exhibition, co-conceived with contemporary artists, challenges the artist's entrenched "national artist" status, while the Kogelnik retrospective and Visser's Dada investigation elevate previously marginalized female figures. For collectors, the emphasis on private collections like Bührle and Looser underscores ongoing debates about provenance and institutional responsibility, making this season a bellwether for how European museums navigate heritage and accountability.
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- Artists: Ferdinand Hodler, Kiki Kogelnik, Barbara Visser, Matthew Wong, Vincent van Gogh, Marina Abramovič, Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
- People: Cathérine Hug, Sandra Gianfreda, Simone Gehr
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zurich
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