Maison Tavel, MAH, Genève
20.02.– 31.08.2025
Title: Home is where we start from
With: Marina Abramović, Clara Alloing, Anna Barseghian, Marie José Burki, Marisa Cornejo, Fabiana de Barros, Anjesa Dellova, Silvina Der-Meguerditchian, Elena El Asmar, Ekene Emeka-Maduka, Kantarama Gahigiri, Margherita Giust i & Selinna Ajamikoko, Mona Hatoum, Vanna Karamaounas, Varduhi Khachatryan, Kimsooja, Elisabeth Llach, Keiko Machida, Shirin Neshat, Rosana Palazyan, Maria-Carmen Perlingeiro, Mai-Thu Perret, Carmen Perrin, Alexandra Roussopoulos, Davide-Christ elle Sanvee, Iris Sara Schiller, Zineb Sedira, Maria Tsagkari, Vivianne van Singer.
Curated by: Adelina von Füstenberg
Venue: Maison Tavel, MAH, Genève
Dates: 20.02.– 31.08.2025
Home is where we start from is a contemporary art project that begins in the Canton of Geneva to celebrate the voices of women artists when they are confronted with intercultural priorities and the impact of migration. The project aims to highlight the inherent singularities in the artistic creation of women, shaped by their identity and culture, inherited from the first, second, and sometimes even the third generation of immigrants.
The project will delve into the memories of lost, abandoned, or reshaped identities, exploring notions of separation, displacement, survival, and rebirth, themes deeply rooted in the experiences of female immigrant artists as they find a new home. This newfound home becomes the space where creativity can once again express itself. The question of place holds fundamental importance in the transmission of culture, encompassing both the spiritual dimension, ideas, daydreams, and the physical locations that facilitate these cultural exchanges.
Overall, Home is where we start from not only celebrates women artists’ resilience and creativity but also underscores the continuous interconnection and influence of diverse cultures in each other. It addresses significant societal themes, such as the impacts of migration on development and the importance of cultural exchange, making it a timely and relevant exhibition that prompts reflection and understanding.
Adelina von Fürstenberg, ART for The World, Geneva
