essay Architettura fondata dal tempo – architettura sfondata dal tempo, 1977 by Christel Sauer Mario Merz’s architectural structure made of glass, stone, metal, a wine bottle, a spotlight and a fluorescent tube combines the basic aspects of life: space, light and time. After it was given a permanent place for 30 years in the Hallen für Neue Kunst, where it was installed by the artist in 1984, an additional aspect was added to the work: the dimension of time. [more]
essay Extending Perception: Robert Mangold by Urs Raussmüller Urs Raussmüller has consistently used his installations of artworks as an opportunity to communicate his view of the specific situation in question and to share his feelings, experiences and thoughts with others. The following statements are excerpts from a conversation inside the exhibition Robert Mangold: Extending Perception. [more]
essay Space and Time for New Art The Hallen für Neue Kunst von Christel Sauer The Hallen für Neue Kunst – the name, which means “Halls for New Art”, speaks for itself – was born out of a firm belief in an art that is direct and not fictive. The understanding of the works as facts was the premise underpinning the design of the institution. Everything was to be able to be what it is: the art, the space, the light, and not least the visitors. [more]
essay InK. Halle für internationale neue Kunst by Christel Sauer In 1978, Urs Raussmüller opened “InK. Halle für internationale neue Kunst” in Zurich, realizing a groundbreaking art support concept: artists were invited to create or present new works and were given space, assistance and a remuneration. The gallery was simultaneously a studio and a meeting point, the site of exhibitions and artistic actions. A lively, creative atmosphere prevailed; the artists were inspired and the viewers curious. [more]
essay Artworks that make a difference Between 2010 and 2014 the Raussmüller Collection published highlights of the collection under title Artworks that make a difference in their trimester programme for the Hallen für Neue Kunst, Schaffhausen. A large-format illustration of each work was followed by a short text – an introduction to the work as well as food for thought… [more]
bildstrecke Sol LeWitt in the Hallen für Neue Kunst Since 1978 Urs Raussmüller has installed and made known significant works by Sol LeWitt. In 1983 he realized an exemplary selection of wall drawings in his newly-built Hallen für Neue Kunst and complemented them with early sculptures. Later he gave Sol LeWitt the opportunity to further enrich this installation with new large wall drawings. [more]
