Curated by Fabian Flückiger

11 November 2024 to 23 May 2025

Vanessa Disler reimagines 20th-century gestural abstraction through queer and feminist perspectives, emphasizing the performative nature of painting, where gestures express the artist's identity. Her work explores themes of identity formation, influenced by psychoanalysis and elements of the absurd and uncanny, using motifs such as projection and doubling.

Martin Disler (1949-1996), a Swiss painter known for his expressive style that delved into human desire and the subconscious, serves as both a grounding influence and a source of tension in her practice.

In Euphoric Recall, Vanessa Disler transforms the exhibition space into a bar, inspired by a scene from the film Light Sleeper. She connects the installation to the psychological concept of "euphoric recall" – a tendency to remember past events more positively than they were in reality – and draws inspiration from two historic artworks depicting bar scenes: Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergère and Jeff Wall’s Picture for Women.

Blending psychological, biographical, and art historical elements, Disler challenges romanticized views of gestural painting. Euphoric Recall reflects on the lasting impact of art history, from Manet to Wall, while addressing the complexities of the own artistic evolution and familial influences.

Events

Opening
Wednesday November 13th 2024, 6 - 8 pm

Guided Tours with the curator Fabian Flückiger
Friday December 20th 2024, 12 pm
Friday May 16th 2025, 12 pm

All tours are in German.
Following all tours, lunch will be available for purchase at the in-house bistro.
Registration requested: sarah.frauchiger@baloise.com

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm