Jenny Holzer in Basel

This is the first major presentation in Switzerland of this American artist's work, from the early 1980s to recent years, some of which is being shown for the first time in Europe.

Here you can see her paintings and sculptures, as well as her famous light installations... Using signs, liquid crystal ribbons and now LEDs, she shouts out her anger or fright through her flashing words. Through these visual effects, which set the scene for poetic texts, she dares to be socially critical, tackling disturbing themes such as death, war, sex and politics. Throughout this period, light projections will adorn buildings and public places in Basel and Zurich.

Until 24 January 2010. Fondation Beyeler > Baselstrasse 101, CH-4125 Riehen, Basel - www.beyeler.com