Überleben, kunst(zeug)haus Rapperswil Jona (CH) / 6 heures de vidéo, la Kunsthalle, Mulhouse (F) / Collateral, Esszimmer, Bonn (D) in 2011
Concrete and Flowers“, Schweizgenössisch, Radialsystem V, Berlin (D) in 2009
Regionale: Kunsthaus Baselland, Muttenz (CH) & Kunstverein Freiburg (D). / „Bersten“, Galerie Robert Keller, Kandern (D) in 2008
Art in Public Space:
Leere Aesthetik“, Berufs- und Frauenfachschule Basel, Kunstkredit Basel Stadt (CH) in 2005
Residencies:
Lichtenberg Studios, Berlin (D) in 2023
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant, Paris (F) in 2018
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant Berlin (D) in 2015
iaab-studio in Marseille (France) Asterides, Christoph Merian Foundation (F) in 2009
Kartause Ittingen (CH), Atelier in 2006
Studio of the Canton Basel Stadt, Cité des Arts, Paris (F) in 2001
Exchange Programm iaab of the Christoph Merian Foundation in Nouméa, New Caldonia / Visiting Artists, Canberra School of Art, Australian National University in 1999
Copa & Sordes is a collaboration between Swiss artists Birgit Krueger and Eric Schmutz. Since 1995, they have explored the intersections of art, design, and everyday life, focusing on themes like work, food, and textiles. Their projects
Copa & Sordes is a collaboration between Swiss artists Birgit Krueger and Eric Schmutz. Since 1995, they have explored the intersections of art, design, and everyday life, focusing on themes like work, food, and textiles. Their projects emphasize interaction with people in their workplaces, daily lives, and exhibition contexts. Copa & Sordes combine digital media and industrial production with analog craftsmanship and classical fine art techniques such as drawing and Painting. Their innovative approach bridges contemporary technology with traditional art forms, creating unique and engaging works that resonate with diverse audiences. By integrating art into everyday contexts, Krueger and Schmutz foster meaningful connections and dialogues through their artistic practice.
Academics
Birgit Krueger:
Master of Medicine, Universities of Lausanne and Basel, Switzerland (1992)
Master of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria (1999)
Teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria (2000-2003)
Professor at the Berne University of the Arts (Switzerland) (2003-2008)
Eric Schmutz:
Master of Language, Linguistics and History, University of Basel, Switzerland (1990)
Awards
Kunstkredit Basel Stadt, Freies Kunstprojekt, „Helping Points“ in 2010
Fachausschuss Audivision Multimedia beider Basel / Göhner Foundation support for „Concrete and Flowers“ in 2009
Sonderpreis Aktionskunst, Blickachse Worms (D) in 2006
Winner of the Golden Cow 06, Gstaadfilm, Gstaad (CH) for video „Rabenfru?hstu?ck“ in 2006
Migros Kulturprozent, Migros Aare, support for „Newton‘s Archives of Time“ in 2005
kulturelles bl, Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt & ProHelvetia, support for Stilleben, Fotogalerie Wien(A) in 2004
Film- und Videokredit beider Basel, support for „still lives alive“, video project in 2001
Copa & Sordes is a collaboration between Swiss artists Birgit Krueger and Eric Schmutz. Since 1995, they have explored the intersections of art, design, and everyday life, focusing on themes like work, food, and textiles. Their projects emphasize interaction with people in their workplaces,
Copa & Sordes is a collaboration between Swiss artists Birgit Krueger and Eric Schmutz. Since 1995, they have explored the intersections of art, design, and everyday life, focusing on themes like work, food, and textiles. Their projects emphasize interaction with people in their workplaces, daily lives, and exhibition contexts. Copa & Sordes combine digital media and industrial production with analog craftsmanship and classical fine art techniques such as drawing and Painting. Their innovative approach bridges contemporary technology with traditional art forms, creating unique and engaging works that resonate with diverse audiences. By integrating art into everyday contexts, Krueger and Schmutz foster meaningful connections and dialogues through their artistic practice.
Academics
Birgit Krueger:
Master of Medicine, Universities of Lausanne and Basel, Switzerland (1992)
Master of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Austria (1999)
Teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Austria (2000-2003)
Professor at the Berne University of the Arts (Switzerland) (2003-2008)
Eric Schmutz:
Master of Language, Linguistics and History, University of Basel, Switzerland (1990)
Awards
Kunstkredit Basel Stadt, Freies Kunstprojekt, „Helping Points“ in 2010
Fachausschuss Audivision Multimedia beider Basel / Göhner Foundation support for „Concrete and Flowers“ in 2009
Sonderpreis Aktionskunst, Blickachse Worms (D) in 2006
Winner of the Golden Cow 06, Gstaadfilm, Gstaad (CH) for video „Rabenfru?hstu?ck“ in 2006
Migros Kulturprozent, Migros Aare, support for „Newton‘s Archives of Time“ in 2005
kulturelles bl, Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt & ProHelvetia, support for Stilleben, Fotogalerie Wien(A) in 2004
Film- und Videokredit beider Basel, support for „still lives alive“, video project in 2001
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
"...mit Huhn, nature morte et tableau vivant" videocity, Markthalle, Basel (CH) in 2023
Newton‘s Archives of Time“ Kunstraum Aarau (CH) in 2022
schwere Arbeit“ Städtische Galerie Murrhardt (D) in 2018
Fantome der Freiheit“, Galerie Lisi Hämmerle. Bregenz (A) in 2014
Human Conditions“, Das Esszimmer, Bonn (D) in 2012
Conditions of Work“, Kaskadenkondensator, Basel (CH) in 2010
ein Hauch von Luxus“, Galerie Robert Keller, Kandern (D) in 2006
Galerie Patrik Fröhlich, Zu?rich (CH) in 2004
Newton in Paradise“, Galerie Patrik Fröhlich, Zu?rich (CH) in 2002
Buffet exotique“, CargoCult, Basel (CH) in 2000
fashion“, Galerie Guillaume Daeppen, Basel (CH) in 1999
human conditions“, Galerie Patrik Fröhlich, Zu?rich (CH) in 1999
Überleben, kunst(zeug)haus Rapperswil Jona (CH) / 6 heures de vidéo, la Kunsthalle, Mulhouse (F) / Collateral, Esszimmer, Bonn (D) in 2011
Concrete and Flowers“, Schweizgenössisch, Radialsystem V, Berlin (D) in 2009
Regionale: Kunsthaus Baselland, Muttenz (CH) & Kunstverein Freiburg (D). / „Bersten“, Galerie Robert Keller, Kandern (D) in 2008
Art in Public Space:
Leere Aesthetik“, Berufs- und Frauenfachschule Basel, Kunstkredit Basel Stadt (CH) in 2005
Residencies:
Lichtenberg Studios, Berlin (D) in 2023
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant, Paris (F) in 2018
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant Berlin (D) in 2015
iaab-studio in Marseille (France) Asterides, Christoph Merian Foundation (F) in 2009
Kartause Ittingen (CH), Atelier in 2006
Studio of the Canton Basel Stadt, Cité des Arts, Paris (F) in 2001
Exchange Programm iaab of the Christoph Merian Foundation in Nouméa, New Caldonia / Visiting Artists, Canberra School of Art, Australian National University in 1999
Überleben, kunst(zeug)haus Rapperswil Jona (CH) / 6 heures de vidéo, la Kunsthalle, Mulhouse (F) / Collateral, Esszimmer, Bonn (D) in 2011
Concrete and Flowers“, Schweizgenössisch, Radialsystem V, Berlin (D) in 2009
Regionale: Kunsthaus Baselland, Muttenz (CH) & Kunstverein Freiburg (D). / „Bersten“, Galerie Robert Keller, Kandern (D) in 2008
Art in Public Space:
Leere Aesthetik“, Berufs- und Frauenfachschule Basel, Kunstkredit Basel Stadt (CH) in 2005
Residencies:
Lichtenberg Studios, Berlin (D) in 2023
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant, Paris (F) in 2018
Kuratorium Aargau, studio grant Berlin (D) in 2015
iaab-studio in Marseille (France) Asterides, Christoph Merian Foundation (F) in 2009
Kartause Ittingen (CH), Atelier in 2006
Studio of the Canton Basel Stadt, Cité des Arts, Paris (F) in 2001
Exchange Programm iaab of the Christoph Merian Foundation in Nouméa, New Caldonia / Visiting Artists, Canberra School of Art, Australian National University in 1999
