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Events "The Young PICASSO – Blue and Rose Periods"

The Fondation Beyeler invites you to immerse yourself in the world of the early 20th century: for the duration of the exhibition from 3 February to 16 June 2019, the museum’s basement level will host the Café Parisien, where visitors can eat, drink, talk, and enjoy the venue’s special and nostalgic atmosphere. On Wednesdays, the Café Parisien turns into a variety theatre, hosting colourful, entertaining and artistic acts. As a young man in Paris, Pablo Picasso moved in bohemian circles of artists and acrobats. The inspiration he drew from these companions and from their shared favourite haunts can be traced in many of the works created during this period.

Blue Hour

Every Wednesday, 6–8pm

Every Wednesday evening, visitors can immerse themselves in early 20th-century Paris nightlife at the Café Parisien. Its wide-ranging programme covers flamenco, burlesque, drag shows, French chanson, literary events and art historical lectures.

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  • Wednesday, February 6, 6 – 8pm 

Let the Cocktaileers barkeepers carry you away to another world with their drinks and a dash of magic. Watch out for their eye-catching blue and pink cocktails. Drinks are mixed using local ingredients and organic garden herbs. French DJ Rouge Rouge provides a sound backdrop of electro-pop.

  • Wednesday, February 6, March 13, March 20 an May 8, 6 – 8pm 

During the "blue hour", young experts invite visitors to spontaneous tours of the young Picasso's visual world. The strolls last 10 to 20 minutes and provide an open format in which to focus on one to three works in the exhibition.

  • Wednesday, February 13, 6.30 – 8pm

"‹Picasso. Bleu et rose› et le ‹moviment›"

In his lecture, Laurent Le Bon describes the background of the exhibition “Picasso. Bleu et rose”, which was on show at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris last year and is now being presented at the Fondation Beyeler in an adapted form. The term “moviment” is a combination of the words “monument” and “mouvement” coined by French writer Francis Ponge. The lecture will be held in French.

  • Wednesday, February 20, 6.30 – 8pm 

In her poetic performances, Anja Pavlova combines classic burlesque – the art of undressing – and 20th-century American jazz and blues dance. Her breathtaking costumes are inspired by Art Nouveau. Anja Pavlova is the recipient of numerous awards and has performed worldwide on stages in Saint Petersburg, San Francisco, Stockholm and Beirut. Minimum admission age: 16.

  • Wednesday, February 27, 6.30 – 8pm

A salon evening in the Café Parisien with daring artistic showtime entertainment, as well as French music from François Longjean and the lovely ladies from Bananadrama. On stage, the expressive and charming hula-hoop artist Storm Hooper and Spanish acrobatic duo Adagio & Perch will captivate guests.

  • Wednesday, March 6, April 17, from 6.30pm 

From black swan to tantalising tango to fiery flamenco – the dancers of Theater Basel take their audience on a journey into a strange and erotic, dark dreamscape. In the spirit of Charles Baudelaire’s motto “Le beau est toujours bizarre”, choreographer and ballet director Richard Wherlock creates a panopticon of dance fantasies full of contradictions and sensual turmoil, in which existential and universal themes such as love, lust, ecstasy and melancholia find their expression.

 

  • Wednesday, March 20, 6.30 – 8.30pm

Thomas Huhn, Chef de Bar at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, beguiles guests with sophisticated classic cocktails served in the unique atmosphere of the Café Parisien. The band Taschenorchester brings musical stories to life with great humour, playfulness and depth.

  • Wednesday, March 27, 6.30 – 8pm

Clear. Almost clear. Almost unclear. Almost un. Shallow conversations at the bar: at this time of day, we’re always half an hour crazier.
With compositions by Gertrude Stein, Vladimir Kazakov, Eric Satie and Rainald Goetz.
A production by the Jugendclub Oper, Junges Haus at Theater Basel
Directed by Salome Im Hof.
The exhibition can be visited before the performance begins.

  • Wednesday, April 3, 6.30 – 8.30pm 

The fiery show of Madrid-born dancer Sara Pérez displays the many facets of flamenco. A traditional combination of vocals (cante), dance (baile) and music (toque), flamenco joined UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010.

  • Wednesday, April 10, 6 – 8pm

American drag queen Violet Chachki is renowned for her sophisticated and captivating performances, and ranks among the most sought-after practitioners of her art. She won the 7th season of the successful TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, has walked the runway for Moschino and attended Jean-Paul Gaultier’s fashion shows as a guest. Glamorous, chic, artful, seductive and charming – an unforgettable evening awaits. Admission from 16 years, includes nudity.

The Drag Show on April 10, 6 – 8pm is SOLD OUT

  • Wednesday, April 24, 6.30 – 8pm 

Art historian Marilyn McCully provides fascinating insights into Picasso’s artistic activity during the Blue and Rose Periods: his studios, the significance of his models, his choice of materials and the role of drawing. As a Picasso expert, Marilyn McCully has curated international exhibitions and published numerous articles and essays. The lecture will be held in English.

  • Wednesday, May 1, 6.30 – 8pm 

Accordionist and singer Lydie Auvray presents her new album “Musetteries” at the Café Parisien. The “grande dame of accordion” offers a surprisingly fresh and authentic sound that transcends popular and traditional accordion playing. Her audience can expect an atmospheric journey across wide-ranging soundscapes, from tango to swing and African rhythms, as well as charming explanations of the poignant French lyrics.

  • Wednesday, May 8, 6 – 8pm 

The figure of the absinthe drinker inspired many artists, including Picasso during his Blue Period – the so-called “green fairy” is a recurrent theme of fin-de-siècle painting and literature, as exemplified among others by Édouard Manet, Charles Baudelaire, Edgar Degas and Vincent van Gogh. The Cocktaileers will thus devote a full evening to absinthe-based cocktail creations. The band Taschenorchester brings musical stories to life with great humour, playfulness and depth.

  • Wednesday, May 15, 6.30 – 8pm

A cabaret within a cabaret! Inspired by the aesthetics of 1920s and 1930s Paris, dancer Tarek Halaby and musician Simon Thierrée reflect and parody the art world with humour and light-hearted irony. Inspired by Picasso’s art, their movements, music, stories and jokes move back and forth between science and abstract madness.

Rose Hour

One Friday a month, 9 – 9.30am

One Friday a month, the Fondation Beyeler organises a morning meditation at the museum. MIND IN Meditation guides participants through the meditation to help them sense and perceive the effect of the colour pink. The exhibition can then be viewed in a relaxed atmosphere before the museum opens its doors to regular visitors. Price: CHF 10.– plus admission to the museum. The number of participants is limited.

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  • Friday, February 22 – sold out
  • Friday, March 29 – sold out
  • Friday, April 12 – sold out
  • Friday, May 3 – sold out

MIND IN Meditation guides participants through the meditation to help them sense and perceive the effect of the colour pink. The exhibition can then be viewed in a relaxed atmosphere before the museum opens its doors to regular visitors.

Variety Night

Saturday, April 6, 6.30–11pm

Freaky, sexy, swanky, strange – anybody nostalgic for early 1920s bohemia should attend. Guests can look forward to an unforgettable evening including a tour of the exhibition followed by a colourful and artistic dance, acrobatics and music show. The ticket price includes admission to the museum, the show, delicious tapas and a welcome drink.

Price: CHF 150 per person.
Reservations: events@fondationbeyeler.ch
In cooperation with Mr. Samigo & Family.