Dogs in the Hoods

Dogs in the Hoods is a group art exhibition with 18 artists and different events with the themes of dogs and art. It will be held near Basel at Salon Mondial, Freilagerplatz.10, Tram 11 above HEK, between 1st - 18th September 2022, curated by Rama Kalidindi and Dr. Alexandra Stäheli.

Open Daily 11:00-18:00 except for events, where stated in the detailed schedule below.

During Kunsttage.

...please click on the image above for the interactive flyer...

These canine creatures, in all their forms, live amidst us or with us. Whether they are urban dogs or countryside dwellers, this exhibition aims to reflect their nature, their companionships with us, in all their avatars, we see the importance of dogs and their interrelationships with people.

They may help and even save us through these difficult times of crises. They may be the saving grace in the midst of the pandemic. Their reliances and dependancies draw them close to us. Perhaps they are mere silent observers with their all-seeing eyes and their fine sense of smell. How do they connect and interact with us; with their wagging tails (and tales) and dedicated gazes of loyalty and labour ? Perhaps they were once street dogs looking for shelter and now they are hopeful of peace by our side or in our vicinity. Many people around the world and also in Switzerland felt the need to have such a companion by their side, to save them from their isolation, within and beyond the pandemic.

"Our furry friend is our mood elevating 'drug', in so many situations; a blood pressure lowering agent, without having to swallow a tablet". We can be grateful for their presence, as a prevention and a cure, from our ailments and psychosomatic exacerbations, in times of hysteria or mania, where normalities have been severely skewed.

How do these furry animals captivate our thoughts, minds and hearts ? Follow our stories as we describe the tales of dogs and their owners and explore the ideas of therapy with local dog experts.

10 percent of art sales were donated to Tierschutz Beider Basel and two artworks to the Museum of Cultures Basel for their helpful and kind cooperation.

Curators' text...

Exhibition text...

Artists

Brendhan Dickerson
Delphine
Denis Handschin
Eva Borner
Joanna Layla
Matthias Aeberli
Miki Buckland
Nora
Petra Keinhorst
Permi Jhooti
Rama Kalidindi
Robert Kunz
Simian
Smilla
Svetla Kotov
Teddy
Vivian
Yvonne Mueller

Events

September...

Thursday, 1st, 19:00 - Opening
Friday, 2nd, 17:30 - 18:30 Down Dogs and Up Dogs, Yoga with Rama
Saturday, 3rd, 14:00 - 16:00 - Dogs and Motion, Yvonne Bennett-Mueller from Fit2run
Sunday, 4th, 11:00 - 12:30 - Exhibition Tours, with Museum of Cultures Basel
Sunday, 4th, 15:00 - 17:00 - Physio-Check-up, Yvonne Bennett-Mueller from Fit2run
Wednesday, 7th, 17:00 - 18:00 - Art talks and dog talks with Or Kalish
Thursday, 8th, 18:30 - 20:00 - Dog Tales, with Sharing Stories
Friday, 9th, 17:30 - 18:30 Down Dogs and Up Dogs, Yoga with Rama
Sunday, 11th, 14:00 - 16:30 - Painting Workshop
Wednesday, 14th, 17:00 - 18:00 - Dog language and cats, can they be friends ? with Or Kalish
Thursday, 15th, 18:30 - 20:00 - Dog Tales, with Sharing Stories
Saturday, 17th, 10:00 - 11:30 - Dog walk, with Museum of Cultures Basel
Sunday, 18th, 17:30 - 18:30 - Panel Discussion
Sunday, 18th, 18:00 - 20:00 - Finnissage

Interesting references

Museum of Cultures Basel
First Dogs Tour in Basel
Animals in Therapy
Animal therapy: Animals as healers
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Animal Supported Therapies
Dog Physiotherapy in Basel
Dog Blog
Cats and Dogs
Hundeboom wegen Corona - Das schmutzige Geschäft...
Auf Homeoffice folgt Haustierboom
Corona: Die Deutschen kommen auf den Hund
Hunde-Boom wegen Corona - das neue Haustier vorbereiten: Hundetrainerin im Tierheim
Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: Was Tierhalter*innen jetzt wissen müssen
On the Covid Front Lines, When Not Getting Belly Rubs
COMIC: Adopted Pandemic Dogs Got Us Through. Now They Need Our Help
Delhi: Dog parents find a solution to pet peeve in Covid times
Basel Tourism

🐕 DOGS ARE WELCOME

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience
that this may cause but
as a consideration for others,
please could you keep your dogs on a lead
at all times.
Thank you for your understanding.