mario merz – Raussmüller Insights

“As Much Phantasy as Possible”

by Christel Sauer

The present is the true stage on which his manifold references to existential relationships take shape. “Art is familiar with the commonplace and knows its value as an immense store of material…” Christel Sauer about an extraordinary work by Mario Merz

Series of images from Senza titolo, Mario Merz

In 1989 Mario Merz created the work Senza titolo at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles.

“Nostalgic Yearnings and Futurist Acts of Daring”

by Christel Sauer

Unlike other works by Mario Merz, this igloo has none of the air of a dwelling, but seems instead to be concealing a hidden situation behind a protective shield. A key to entry can be found in the title of the work: Virgilius, memoria futurista. [more]

An Igloo as Image of the World

by Christel Sauer

Focus on: ‘I gradini mangiano la scala o la scala mangia i gradini’ by Mario Merz

Christel Sauers’ approach to title and history of this igloo as well as the work as a specific image of the world. [more]

Geological ages, magically preserved

by Jürgen Buchinger

Focus on: ‘I gradini mangiano la scala o la scala mangia i gradini’ by Mario Merz

Jürgen Buchinger lets his thoughts wander back in time to think about the process of creation and transformation of prehistoric ages that is still present in this thought provoking work. [more]

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]

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]

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]

Mario Merz
Jürgen Buchinger at Raussmüller

Video by Jürgen Buchinger

A very personal view on Urs Raussmüller’s installation of Mario Merz’s works and their connection with the surrounding space… [more]