Dr. Christine Abbt presented a talk titled “Verkörperungen des Grauens/Embodiments of the horror”. The lecture which took place in Abbt & Bauer’s collaboration in the Kabinett ended in a discussion with the artist Marc Bauer, Dr. Christine Abbt and the audience, moderated by Mirjam Varadinis.
Mittwoch, 26. März, 18.30 Uhr
Referat von Dr. Christine Abbt, Dozentin und Wissenschaftliche Assistentin am Lehrstuhl für Politische Philosophie der Universität Zürich, zum Thema:
Verkörperungen des Grauens/ Embodiments of the horror
Ausgehend von Ovids Metamorphosendichtung geht Christine Abbt verschiedenen Verwandlungen in Literatur und Philosophie nach, in denen Angst eine zentrale Rolle spielt und politische Konsequenzen hat. Das im Referat thematisierte Verhältnis von Angst, Verwandlung und Politik greift Aspekte und Motive auf, die auch im Raum durch die Ausstellung sichtbar werden.
Im Anschluss: Diskussion zwischen dem Künstler Marc Bauer und Christine Abbt, die für die Präsentation im Kabinett eng zusammengearbeitet haben.
Das Referat ist in deutscher Sprache, die Diskussion in Englisch.
1. Has globalisation and the spread of information changed our thoughts on fear?
Posted by 24March 1:14 PM2. Do you think the issue of fear has become more important in the last years?
Posted by 24March 1:13 PM“Familie Tezcan” 2001
DVD, 6min40sec
courtesy the artist and Gitte Weise Galerie Berlin
“Metamorphosie” 2008
3 Digitaldrucke auf Papier/3 digital prints on paper
300 x 400cm / 300 x 220cm
Zeichnung (Landschaft)/Drawing (Landscape)
Bleistift auf Papier/pencil on paper
45 x 66cm
Zeichnung (Leviathan)/Drawing (Leviathan)
Bleistift auf Papier/pencil on paper
33 x 45cm
courtesy the artist and Elizabeth Kaufmann Zürich
“Lonesomeness” 2008
Holzlatten, MDF-Platten, hochglänzend lackiert, matt gestrichen/wooden slats, MDF slabs, high-gloss lacquer, matt coated,
2.25m x 7.60m x 7.40m
courtesy the artist
“A la Sinistra” 1995, C-Print, 95 x 100cm
courtesy Fotosammlung Kunsthaus Zürich
“Queen’s Guard” 2001, C-Print, 67 x 100cm
courtesy Fotosammlung Kunsthaus Zürich
“UNO Geneva Intervention” 1997, C-Print, 75 x 100cm
courtesy Fotosammlung Kunsthaus Zürich
“Lévitation” 1995, C-Print, 100.5 x 152cm, collaboration with Illusionist Mister RG, Creux du Vent, Jura
courtesy Private collection
Gianni Motti 1958*
Intro : Exhibition@Museum – Shahryar Nashat “The Reception of the Reclining Monks by the Ambassador”
Posted by 14March 9:27 AM“The Reception of the Reclining Monks by the Ambassador” 2008
Mixed media installation: Haken, Bild beschriftungen, Roter Filter, Ton 3min, Stimme Dr Christoph Becker/hooks, captions, red filter, sound 3min, voice of Dr. Christoph Becker
courtesy the artist and Elizabeth Kaufmann Zürich
Audio installation courtesy Bleuel Electronic AG, Sennheiser Schweiz
“The landscape is changing” 2003
DVD mit Ton/DVD with sound, 22min
courtesy the artist and Yvon Lambert, Paris & New York
“Milchstrasse” 2005
Polyurethan, weich Schaum, Silikon, verschiedene Masse / Polyurethan foam, Silicon, Dimensions variable
courtesy the artist
Karin Hueber 1979*
Isabelle Krieg 1971*
—SHIFTING IDENTITIES Blog Q&A—
What are your origins?
Swiss
Officially, you are a citizen of which country?
Switzerland
Where are the places that you have lived for more than 6 months?
Marly, on the road with Circus Pipistrello, Luzern, Berlin, Rome, Zürich
Where do you live and work right now?
Zürich
Is [the country you are living in now] your final destination?
No
If not, then where else?
Germany or another country where destiny leads me to
Name 3 changes you would like to see of Switzerland?
a. More wideness and more wildness (in the minds)
b. More laziness (starting with me)
c. More courage and curiosity
What is your favourite recipe?
Tuna fish with rice and ginger ( I do not eat it often anymore because of the tunas dying out)
Donatella Bernardi 1976* (Performance)
Performance date: Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 18.30h
Location: Kunsthaus Zürich, Heimplatz 1
—SHIFTING IDENTITIES Blog Q&A—
What are your origins?
Half Swiss, half Italian
Officially, you are a citizen of which country?
Switzerland & Italy
Where are the places that you have lived for more than 6 months?
Geneva, Hamburg, Roma, Maastricht
Where do you live and work right now?
Roma, Maastricht
Is [the country you are living in now] your final destination?
No
If not, then where else?
No idea
Name 3 changes you would like to see of Switzerland? (please answer even if you don’t live in Switzerland)
a. More women at the Government, in Universities, in the artistical & intellectual fields
b. More smiles
c. More social care for old people
If you are living elsewhere, name 3 changes you would like to see of that country you are living in now.
a. Stronger critical opinion for Italy
b.
c.
What is your favourite recipe?
Lasagna
Dr. phil. Christine Abbt 1974* (Lecture, collaboration with Marc Bauer)
Lecture date: Wednesday, 26. March 2008, 18.30h
Topic: Verkörperungen des Grauens/Embodiments of the Horror
Location: Kabinett, Kunsthaus Zürich, Heimplatz 1
The lecture will be in German, the discussion with Marc Bauer will be in English.
—SHIFTING IDENTITIES Blog Q&A—
What are your origins?
Little French, some German, most Swiss
Officially, you are a citizen of which country?
Switzerland
Where are the places that you have lived for more than 6 months?
Switzerland, Germany, Italy
Where do you live and work right now?
Zürich
Is [the country you are living in now] your final destination?
Maybe
If not, then where else?
Somewhere in Europe (or in Melbourne, Montreal or New York)
Name 3 changes you would like to see of Switzerland?
a. With increasing wealth comes a sense for generosity and responsibility towards the others
b. Minds become open and wide and see things in a bigger frame
c. Difference is felt as a condition for the quality of a community
What is your favourite recipe?
Pasta in any variation and of course, my mum’s rhubarb cake