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2016 ∣Issue no. 10
highlights
visual arts
music
film
swisscellaneous
design
stage
architecture
literature
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highlights
6 – 9 October 2016
SIBYLLE BERG
THE FRIEZE PROJECT WONDERLAND AVENUE
Raphael Gygax, the curator of Frieze Projects 2016 – the innovative, nonprofit programme of artist commissions at Frieze London - has announced
the artists for this year’s programme. For the first time, the award-winning
writer Sibylle Berg will collaborate with artist Claus Richter to create an
experimental puppet theatre, with daily performances which explore, with
humour, the sinister future of humankind. ©
18 – 21 October 2016
NEXUS REED QUINTET
SWISS AMBASSADOR’S AWARD 2016
The NEXUS Reed Quintet, an exciting and innovative woodwind ensemble
from Switzerland, brings together five reed instruments: oboe, bassoon,
saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet. The quintet’s unique programming,
fresh and in-depth interpretation, precise interaction and youthful
enthusiasm fascinate audiences and open up new dimensions in chamber
music. NEXUS Reed Quintet has won awards in Switzerland and across
Europe. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. ©
visual arts
LONDON
Frieze
Regent’s Park
NW1 4NR
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UK TOUR
18.10.: London,
Wigmore Hall
19.10.: Edinburgh,
The Balmoral
20.10.: Belfast
Internat. Festival
21.10.: Cardiff,
RWCMD
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5 October – 12 December 2016
SWISS PRESENCE
STRANGE ATTRACTOR
Complementary to its progressive work with contemporary positions this
exhibition presents historical works in curatorial contexts. An assemblage by
Man Ray (1890-1976) entitled Les Papillons qui tombent du ciel ont soif
1958, is the curatorial starting point. The contemporary artists in dialogue
with the work are Ruth Barker (UK), Sovay Berriman UK), Ulla von
Brandenburg (D), Andrea Heller (CH), Dominique Koch(CH), Zilla
Leutenegger (CH) and Loredana Sperini (CH). ©
5 October to 18 December 2016
AURÈLE FERRIER AND URIEL ORLOW
VISIONS
Selected from over 1500 world-wide submissions, combined with a starstudded list of invited artists and previous exhibitors, the show will present a
unique and exciting platform for cutting edge digital and performance art,
through an innovative six-part programme. Aurèle Ferrier’s work (image ©)
will be presented in the Carmelite Café Gallery (5.10.-18.12) and Uriel
Orlow’s work in the Programme 1 (17-23 November).
Until 12 November 2016
SAM PORRITT
GRIST TO THE MILL
In this solo exhibition, by Zurich-based artist Sam Porritt shows a new sitespecific installation that combines his work in sculpture and drawing. At this
moment of political and economic uncertainty, Grist To The Mill succinctly
sums up what it is to be at the mercy of our times, hostage to our own
biology and subject to external forces beyond our control. ©
LONDON
The Agency
66 Evelyn Street
SE8 5DD
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LONDON
The Nunnery
181 Bow Road
E3 2SJ
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LONDON
VITRINE
15 Bermondsey
Square
SE1 3UN
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music
2 October 2016, 8.00 pm
AKKU QUINTET
JAZZ
The Akku Quintet dispenses a minimalistic jazz groove to great effect. Led
by drummer Manuel Pasquinelli, it features a hypnotic and melodic jazz at
the crossroads of musical genres, where catchy rhythms and harmonious
floating melodies fluctuate between light and shadow, sweetness and
bitterness. The show will be complemented with live visuals by media artist
Jonas Fehr.
LONDON
Vortex Jazz Club
11 Gillett Square
N16 8AZ
More info & tickets
4 / 5 and 10 October 2016
CHARLOTTE HUG
STELLARI STRING QUARTET
Charlotte Hug, currently in residence in London with a Landis & Gyr
Residency scheme, is internationally known for her innovative musical/visual
improvised solo performances for viola, voice and interdisciplinary SonIcons (sound-drawings). She performs as part of the Stellari String Quartet
and gives a workshop and performance at Klectic Art Lab on 10 October as
part of the Transitions Trio.
10 – 13 October 2016
SUDDEN INFANT
UK TOUR
After 25 years of extensive solo works and collaborations, Sudden Infant is
now operating as a three-piece band with Joke Lanz (vocals, electronics),
Christian Weber (bass) and Alexandre Babel (drums). The international
acclaimed Noise project has transformed into a Dada-Punk-Industrial unit
produced by Roli Mosimann (ex-Swans drummer).
LONDON
4.+10.10., evening
Klectic Art Lab
SE1 7LG
Info & tickets
5.10., 8.00 pm
Old Church
N16 9ES
Info & tickets
UK TOUR
10.10.: London
11.10.: Nottingham
12.10.: Bristol
13.10.: Brighton
architecture
2 October 2016, 1.30 – 5.30 pm
RAMUN CAPAUL
MAKE LEWES FESTIVAL 2016
Swiss architect Ramun Capaul from award-winning Swiss practice Capaul &
Blumenthal, designers of Europe’s first rammed earth cinema, will speak at
the seminar New Vernaculars for a New Century which is part of the Make
Lewes Festival 2016, a festival focusing on the crossovers between
architecture, sustainability, design and making. ©
4 October 2016, 10.00am – 4.00 pm
PETER ZUMTHOR
FRIEZE ART AND ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE
Writer and critic Alice Rawsthorn is bringing together major architects and
designers in conversation with their museum, collector and artist clients to
explore today’s most challenging and innovative projects. Architect Peter
Zumthor joins Director and CEO of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art,
Michael Govan, to discuss Zumthor’s plans for the new home for LACMA, a
permanent collection building (image ©). The conversation will be
moderated by Julia Peyton-Jones, Director of the Serpentine Gallery from
1991 to 2016.
design
LEWES
Turkish Baths
Styles Field
BN7 2LE
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LONDON
Royal College of
Physicians
Regent’s Park
NW1 4LE
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Until 16 October 2016
AMBIT: BARTHOLDI + HÖRR
STOLZ & DEMUT
Bartholdi + Hörr, the designers of Stolz & Demut, have torn down the
barriers between art and design and created two design objects, both
challenging perception, both inviting interaction. The objects are beautiful to
behold and intriguing to experience. Stolz: a floating wing-shaped chaise
longue crafted of solid wood and steel. Demut: standing tall and proud one
minute and bowing humble the next. They explore feelings of humility and
humbleness.
LONDON
Umlaut Space
c/o Blattler Ltd
53 Fashion Street
E1 6PX
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film
8 and 9 October 2016
CLAUDE BARRAS
MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE
The first full-length animation film by director Claude Barras celebrated its
world première in May in Cannes, and in June it won two awards at the
Annecy International Animation Film Festival. About an orphan named
Courgette, written by Céline Sciamma, it is funny and engaging for kids,
teens and adults alike. ©
LONDON
BFI Filmfestival
More info & tickets
The following SHORTS from Switzerland are on screen:
Cats & Dogs by Jesús Pérez (as part of the Family progr.)
Moriom by Francesca Scalisi, Mark Olexa (as part of the Journey progr.)
A Place I’ve Never Been, by Adrian Flury (as part of the Experimenta progr.)
stage
1 – 20 October 2016, 4.00 pm
REMOTE LONDON
BY RIMINI PROTOKOLL / THEATRE OF EUROPE
Remote is part of an international phenomenon staged all over the world.
Through the playful guidance of a computer-generated voice, people who
have never met before come together to explore a city from the perspective
of artificial intelligence. GPS takes centre stage: it has arrived in London!
Cult pioneer of documentary theatre, Rimini Protokoll is a collective founded
by Stefan Kaegi, Helgard Haug and Daniel Wetzel and co-directed by Ilona
Marti. ©
LONDON
Start point:
St George’s Gardens
8 Wakefield Street
WC1N
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literature
12 October 2016, 4.30 – 5.30 pm
MARTIN R. DEAN
LITERARY READING
Author, journalist and essayist Martin R. Dean has been invited by the
Humanities Research Institute of the University of Sheffield for a translation
masterclass and a roundtable discussion on the subject of Swiss Literature
in German and its Cultural Context. This is followed by a literary reading in
German, open to the public.
SHEFFIELD
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
S10 2TN
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swisscellaneous
NEW BOOKS IN GERMAN
20TH ANNIVERSARY
The project new books in german came to life through international
cooperation and great collaborative spirit that has fuelled it over two
decades. In the past twenty years – in the UK, at least – there has never
been a greater need for a new narrative, for minds to be opened to other
cultures, to other lives and ways of thinking. NBG is proud to play a role in
that endeavour, which is shared with the NBG partners (Austrian Cultural
Forum, Goethe Institut and the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia) and with
the many organisations working with translated literatures and cultures.
Contact:
Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom
Cultural Affairs
16-18 Montagu Place
London
W1H 2BQ
T∣ +44 20 7616 6035
E∣ [email protected]
Deadline for the next Events Listing CH+UK SWISS CULTURE IN THE UK:
14 October 2016
For more information about Swiss Art, visit SWISS ARTS SELECTION by the Swiss Arts Council PRO HELVETIA.
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EUNIC is the network of the cultural institutes and embassies from the member states of the European Union in London.
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© Photo credits:
Highlights
Swiss Ambassador’s Award 2016: NEXUS Reed Quintet © Tomasz Trzebiatowski
Visual Arts
Swiss presence: Andrea Heller, "pavillon", 2016, Holzkonstruktion, Tusche, Innenansicht
Aurèle Ferrier and Uriel Orlow: INFRASTRUCTURES, video still © a film by Aurèle Ferrier
Sam Porritt: Grist To The Mill, 2016. Courtesy VITRINE, London / Basel. ©Jonathan Bassett
Architecture
Ramun Capaul: Cinema Ilanz © Laura Egger
Peter Zumthor: LACMA building for the Permanent Collection © www.buildinglacma.org
Film
My Life as A Courgette: © The British Film Institute
Stage
Remote London, creators Stefan Kaegi and Jörg Karrenbauer © Hannah Rowlands

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