OPEN dialogues around Dialogues. Autumn 2024

In Autumn 2024, the Project OPEN participants engaged in deep, participatory conversations through the exhibition “Kiesler Today: Work Dialogues with Contemporary Artists”

These "dialogues about Dialogues" allowed participants to shift from being observers to active co-creators, reflecting on how contemporary artists interconnect with Kiesler’s legacy and finding their own voices for joning them. 

OPEN within "Us, You, Me" Environment 
in April 2024

During these art mediations we delved into the environmetnal sculpture by Frederick Kiesler. 

As you enter the "Us, You, Me" Environment, take a moment to observe and reflect.

Find your safe space amidst the surroundings.

Do you wish to create your own shadow or harmonize with the existing ones?

Are you drawn to blending in seamlessly or standing out boldly? Consider how it feels to become part of this interconnected space, where every interaction holds the potential for deeper understanding and connection.

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Engaging with artwork on a deeply personal level—connecting emotionally, evoking memories, or embodying experiences—elevates the artwork beyond mere visual. It serves as a catalyst for introspection and dialogue.

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Artwork: Frederick Kiesler. "Us, You, Me" Environment. 1963-65 view @ Kunsthaus Zug

© 2024 Austrian Frederick and Lillian Kiesler Private Foundation, Vienna

OPEN among Frederick Kiesler's "Portrait Galaxies" in March 2024
 

In March, we talked with the project OPEN participants about Frederick Kiesler. This month, we devoted our art mediation sessions to discovering Kiesler as a transdisciplinary artist, theater set/furniture/catalog/gallery designer, exhibition organizer and curator, writer, shop vitrine decorator, and a person with a wide network.

Project OPEN participants recognized star-bright personalities throughout his "Portrait Galaxies", admiring Kiesler for capturing the essence of individuals with just a single feature.

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Artwork: Frederick Kiesler. Portrait of Marcel Duchamp II, ca. 1947-48.

© 2024 Austrian Frederick and Lillian Kiesler Private Foundation, Vienna

OPEN look through Guido Baselgia's lens. 
November 2023
 

We introspected Baselgia's photographic artistry, discussing the intricacies of his process, the magic of the camera obscura, and the captivating light and watercolor-like hues in timeless landscapes. The exhibition sparked conversations about the art of analogue photography, bridging the perspectives of different generations.

project OPEN exploring colors at "Lust auf Farbe" in Kunsthaus Zug in September 2023
 

Together, we embarked on a vibrant exploration of color, with participants adding a unique flair to the creative mix. The "FarbLabor" interactive stations turned color theory into a fun and enlightening adventure, creating shared moments of rediscovery and artistic joy.

Amidst the vibrant hues, we also took delight in experiencing the artworks in a new way, using the insights gained from the stations to uncover the color secrets of the artworks. 

project OPEN slow looking in Zug in spring-summer 2023
 

In spring-summer 2023 we are exploring Zug art in public spaces through slow looking and mindful discussions in our mixed adults+kids groups. 

OPEN and interactive exhibition in December 2022

To create engaging atmosphere participants also developed art educational interventions directed towards the visitors.

It scaffolded interactive modality of the exhibition. 

OPEN montaged exhibition in December 2022

Participants were actively taking part in the exhibition montage.

OPEN curated exhibition in December 2022

In December 2022 the participants involved in the workshops collectively curated the exhibition of their works and created

educational concept for it. 

 OPEN in autumn 2022

A series of art mediations and workshops were held around the "Richard Gerstl. Inspiration - Legacy" exhibition. Participants were inspired by artworks at the exhibition to discuss subjects like self-perception and self-reflection, emotions, hardship and overcoming. 

 OPEN Atelier in the Kunsthaus Zug Garden 

Following the art discussions, participants are encouraged to engage in the creative process.

This allows to reflect on, connect with, and express personal experiences with Kunsthaus Zug exhibitions through their own artistic endeavors.

OPEN in April-May 2022

Taking the opportunity to experience exhibition in Kunsthaus Zug through collective reflection and discussions, to share and exchange thoughts and emotions in a supportive atmosphere.