14th February – 25th February 2017
«Flagge zeigen: Die zehn Banner der erfreulichen Universität», exhibition view, 2017. Photo: Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Michael Bodenmann
«Flagge zeigen: Die zehn Banner der erfreulichen Universität», exhibition view, 2017. Photo: Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Michael Bodenmann
«Flagge zeigen: Die zehn Banner der erfreulichen Universität», exhibition view, 2017. Photo: Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Michael Bodenmann
«Flagge zeigen: Die zehn Banner der erfreulichen Universität», exhibition view, 2017. Photo: Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Michael Bodenmann
«Flagge zeigen: Die zehn Banner der erfreulichen Universität», exhibition view, 2017. Photo: Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen, Michael Bodenmann
Opening with introduction and panel discussion:
Tue, 14 February, 6 p.m.
Event of Erfreuliche Universität: Tue, 21. February, 8.15 p.m.
Finissage and Concert Mister Milano (Live/ZH) followed by a party with Sharon from Africa (DJ/ZH):
Sat, 25 February, doors open: 8.15 p.m.; concert: 9.30 p.m.
With banners by: André Butzer, Jaqueline de Jong, Andy Hope 1930, Peter Kamm, Jutta Koether, Albert Oehlen, Roberto Ohrt, Michaela Melián, Klaudia Schifferle, Cosima von Bonin
The series of events Erfreuliche Universität has been taking place at the Palace since 2006. With lectures, podium discussions and readings it offers academic encounters in parallel to the University in St. Gallen (HSG). For each academic year an artist designs a flag as a backdrop to the events. André Butzer, Albert Oehlen, Klaudia Schifferle and Cosima von Bonin are just some of the high-calibre names who have contributed to the series. This year, in celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Erfreuliche Universität is making a guest appearance at Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen. The ten flags will be presented at an exhibition accompanied by various events.