“Together we are strong” – this is the motto of the artist and curator, Priska Medam. This motto was also reflected in the charity art exhibition, which took place at the Basel Art Center from March 21 to 23, 2014. The Mixed Art exhibition offered a successful mix of art, music, culinary delights and charity.
The participation in the Mixed Art exhibition was a first for terre des hommes schweiz and can be described as a very successful event. Around 300 people visited the two-day charity exhibition, which was organized by artist and curator Priska Medam and held at the Basel Art Center. The works of art on display were as varied as the audience was diverse: from paintings and wooden furniture to works made of metal.
Galleries left out
A special feature of the exhibition was that the artists themselves exhibited their work and not the galleries, as is usually the case. This setting not only served to sell the works of art, but also to network the exhibitors, in keeping with the motto “Together we are strong”.
Musical accompaniment
The musical interludes by RAFSONIFY (Saturday) and Cindy Blum (Sunday) contributed to the good atmosphere. The warm atmosphere during the concert by Cindy Blum (who performed on guitar) was not only well received by the visitors, but also attracted additional guests. The aperitif with canapés, Prosecco, wine and brownies rounded off the event.
Art as a way of expressing oneself
The combination of art and terre des hommes schweiz was a perfect fit. Art and music are valuable outlets for expressing oneself in a different way. The project managers in the projects at terre des hommes schweiz also use this to help young people deal with their traumas. The work releases a lot of creative energy, some of which flows into voluntary work for the community or ideas for additional income. In this way, art becomes not only a valuable outlet for the young people, but also an incentive to shape their own future.
Many thanks for your support
Part of the proceeds from the sale of the exhibits and greeting cards went towards the project work of terre des hommes schweiz. terre des hommes schweiz would like to thank Priska Medam and her fellow artists for their support and wish them every success in the future! With their passion for art, they are giving young people in Africa and Latin America a better future.
Brief insight into the exhibition from TeleBasel in the program “Was lauft” from 22.03.2014
