Art Exhibition in Wiesbaden, 2023
This summer, the state capital of Wiesbaden is hosting the 60th edition of Kunstsommer, a renowned art festival that brings together local and regional artists for a 53-day celebration of contemporary art. From June 1 to July 23, Kunstsommer 2023 is focusing on the Fluxus art movement, a groundbreaking avant-garde movement from the 1960s known for its interdisciplinary performances and experimental art.
This year's theme, FLUXUS S(I)EX TIES, hints at a possible conceptual focus on social or intimate ties, identity, and perhaps sexuality, explored in an experimental Fluxus-inspired manner. The presentations in 2023 aim to highlight the formation and development of the Fluxus movement, with a particular emphasis on influential female Fluxus positions that significantly contributed to the movement in the 1960s and 1970s.
Over 70 local and regional artists and collectives were involved in around 150 actions during Kunstsommer 2023. Many artistic positions incorporated Wiesbaden itself while exploring themes beyond the city. In total, there were 12 exhibitions as part of the festival.
The Kunstsommer 2023 events took place in 23 local cultural institutions that were taken over by Fluxus-sympathetic artists and collectives. The Fluxus art movement is the focus of the presentations in 2023. However, for thorough details on this particular event, including participating artists, exhibitions, and the thematic exploration of Fluxus and S(I)EX TIES, it is recommended to consult the official Kunstsommer Wiesbaden or local cultural websites, event archives, or contact the Wiesbaden art institutions directly.
Kunstsommer has a long history of organizing exhibitions and performances by local art associations such as the BBK Wiesbaden or Kunstverein Darmstadt, with a focus on contemporary art themes and community engagement. The festival serves as a "warm-up" for presentations, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage with the community.
For those interested in learning more about the Fluxus movement, further information about the Fluxus Scholarship can be found online. The Kunstsommer 2023 flyer, press release, and press photos are available for download on the official Kunstsommer Wiesbaden website ().
The focus of the Kunstsommer 2023 events extends beyond contemporary art and city explorations, delving into the home-and-garden of one's life, as local and regional artists interpret social and intimate ties, identity, and perhaps sexuality, in an experimental Fluxus-inspired manner. In this 53-day art festival, over 12 exhibitions and 70 artistic positions, including influential female Fluxus artists, present a comprehensive overview of the Fluxus movement's formation and development.
