The exhibition's starting point is Walter Benjamin's text, On The Concept of History, in which he describes the history of humanity as a "chain of events", events which retrospectively take on the appearance of a single catastrophe. His sombre view of the world is challenged by alternative views on events by young artists – events which have inspired them and have positively shaped their lives and the lives of those around them. A particular focus is the in influence of coming from or living in a small country.
The artists are on site for the duration of the ten-day Collateral Event and will present their artistic practice within a programme involving round tables, performances and other activities.
Participating Artists
LIECHTENSTEIN: Beate Frommelt, Anna Hilti
ICELAND: Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir, Anna Fríða Jónsdóttir
LUXEMBOURG: Karolina Markiewicz & Pascal Piron
MONTENEGRO: Adrijana Gvozdenović, Natalija Vujošević
Curated by
Kunstverein Schichtwechsel: Laura Hilti, Luis Hilti, Annett Höland, Flurina Seger
Project Management
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Supported by
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Education and Culture of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Marketing
Liechtenstein Cultural Foundation
Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia (providing the exhibition space)