Together apart

The 1970s were a period of upheaval in Switzerland and internationally: a spirit of experimentation left a lasting mark on art and society. Taking the Aarau scene and the Ziegelrain studio collective as its starting point, the exhibition brings together local, regional and national perspectives. Pop Art, Nouveau Réalisme and conceptual approaches engage in dialogue – both together and apart . A particular focus is placed on the collective working practices of the time, such as studio collectives and co-authorship. Fifty years on, what can we take away from this period of renewal?

Featuring Herbert Distel, Helmut Federle, Heiner Kielholz, Rosina Kuhn, Olivier Mosset, Markus Müller, Václav Pozárek, Klaudia Schifferle, Daniel Spoerri, Hugo Suter, Gillian White and many other influential artists