This was the outstanding Spanish artist’s first solo show in Switzerland and took place during the ART BASEL FAIR, thereby guaranteeing a broad perception of the show. The exhibition was also the first overview of her work and contained drawings, films/videos, sound pieces and performances.
Itziar Okariz (b. 1965, in Spain; lives in Bilbao) has long been among the most important international performance artists who address themes of gender and language particularly, exploring the meaning of word and text in relation to their own bodies. Her works have achieved broad recognition following live performances at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, among others, as well as in the streets of New York, a metropolis where she spent many years. The solo exhibition at the Kunsthaus Baselland – which was the first showing of her work in Switzerland and the first ever survey of her work – provided a special insight into Itziar Okariz’ multifaceted creations, including live performances and larger sound works. The exhibition subsequently travelled to CA2M. Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo in Madrid and the Tabakalera. Centro Internacional de Cultura Contemporánea in San Sebastián. A comprehensive catalogue of Okariz’ work will be produced in collaboration in 2018.
Artist’s Talk
Itziar Okariz talks with the artist Lara Almarcegui. Friday, 16 June, 10am-11am, Kunsthaus Baselland
Itziar Okariz performes at Art Parcours Night on Saturday, 17 June, 6pm – 11pm, Kreuzgang Maria-Magdalena-Kapelle.
(Art Parcours Night in cooperation with Kunsthaus Baselland)
Itziar Okariz talks with the artist Lara Almarcegui. Friday, 16 June, 10am-11am, Kunsthaus Baselland
Itziar Okariz performes at Art Parcours Night on Saturday, 17 June, 6pm – 11pm, Kreuzgang Maria-Magdalena-Kapelle.
(Art Parcours Night in cooperation with Kunsthaus Baselland)
Itziar Okariz (b. 1965, in Spain; lives in Bilbao) has long been among the most important international performance artists who address themes of gender and language particularly, exploring the meaning of word and text in relation to their own bodies. Her works have achieved broad recognition following live performances at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, among others, as well as in the streets of New York, a metropolis where she spent many years. The solo exhibition at the Kunsthaus Baselland – which was the first showing of her work in Switzerland and the first ever survey of her work – provided a special insight into Itziar Okariz’ multifaceted creations, including live performances and larger sound works. The exhibition subsequently travelled to CA2M. Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo in Madrid and the Tabakalera. Centro Internacional de Cultura Contemporánea in San Sebastián. A comprehensive catalogue of Okariz’ work will be produced in collaboration in 2018.