The Laurenz Foundation, Schaulager Basel is currently presenting Bass (2024), one of the latest works by the highly acclaimed artist and Academy Award–winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. The world-renowned artist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker is returning to Schaulager, with his most abstract work to date and 12 years after the groundbreaking exhibition. Specifically attuned to the architecture of Schaulager, Bass is largely inspired by McQueen’s keen interest in the effect of light, colour and sound on our physical perception of space and time.

Steve McQueen Bass is open until 16 November on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Schaulager was founded in 2003 with the aim of combining the storage and display of contemporary art. As a research institution, storage facility and venue for exhibitions and events in one, it provides specialists with unique research opportunities and a platform for dialogue and exchange. In addition, Schaulager initiates exhibitions and projects to make contemporary art accessible to the general public. The operation of Schaulager is underwritten and overseen by the Laurenz Foundation.