Loneliness II

In 2019, Videocity presented the first Loneliness screening cycle across the city of Basel, Switzerland. Yet, the subject of loneliness was rarely as relevant as during the current health crisis, where many find themselves isolated from their families, colleagues and friends. For this reason, the team at Videocity decided the extend the Loneliness cycle with a sequel, starting on 8th March 2021. Over a period of six months, 36 videos by 36 artists from Switzerland and across the world will be presented. Many of the selected artists are young and, for some of them, it is their first exhibition in Switzerland.

Loneliness

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This Lonely World

7.07. – 28.08.2022

A cooperation between Videocity and Manchester School of Art. Holden Gallery & 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH

The idea of feeling lonely in one of the UK’s most densely populated Cities can feel abstract. However, Manchester’s economic and social infrastructure can often present conditions that can drive its residents to live this shared experience.

Into the Blue

7. - 10.07.2022

A cooperation between Videocity and Manchester School of Art. The Horsfall Art Gallery, 2 Jersey Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6JB

The exhibition brings together existing and newly commissioned works on the theme of Loneliness by established and emerging Irish artists.

In the Storm of “Change”

21.03 – 19.06.2022

04528 33 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Seoullo7017 Malli-dong Plaza)

At Seoullo Media Canvas, Videocity shows individual stories and struggles to ride out the storm of “Change” accelerated by the pandemic. “Social-distancing” and “digitalizing” have become the new norms of this generation.

Motorenhalle

13.01. – 1.05.2022

Motorenhalle, Projektzentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst Dresden, Adlergasse 14, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland

From the street 10 newly selected videos by 10 international artists, including some from Saxony, can be viewed every four weeks. In addition to established artists, the cycle contains many young talents and some of them are being exhibited in Germany for the first time.

Loneliness x eBoard

10.03 – 6.03.2022

e-billboard, Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 22, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Part 1 (10.03 – 2.05.2021 and 1.10 – 13.12.2021, paused between 23.10 – 7.11.21).

Part 2 (3.05. – 30.06.2021 and 14.12.2021 – 6.03.2022)

Part 3 (1st July – 12.09.2021, extended until 30.09.2021)

Loneliness x Geneva

20.12.2021 – 20.02.2022

Manu Gelato aux Pâquis (rue des Pâquis 15) sur la rive droite et aux Eaux-Vives (rue des Eaux-Vives 21) sur la rive gauche

During the pandemic, social life became a central subject of examination. “Loneliness” reflects on these changes and deals with the feeling of loneliness that was very present during the health crisis. The subject of loneliness has never been more revealing than in these times.

tischundmeer

10.11.2021 – 11.02.2022

Lagerplatz 11, 8400 Winterthur

Videocity visits: Winterthur will show 12 works by 11 artists that revolve around the two topics of FOOD and LONELINESS at tischundmeer, the exhibition space and studio of Pia Hutter and Roger Rimmele.

Casa Guietiqui

27.12.2021

A cooperation between Videocity, IFA and CDH-Tepeyac. Casa Guietiqui, San Sebastian, 70760 Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

The screening of the “Loneliness “cycle aims to generate a rich intercultural dialogue about experiences of loneliness. Covid-19 has strongly affected the region’s communities, where access to vaccines has been a slow process.