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Galerie Sechs is a contemporary art space in Basel near Spalentor, dedicated to exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events. We support both emerging and established artists while offering a creative venue for art events, meetings, and courses. Visit us at Birmannsgasse 20 and be part of our vibrant art community!
Awakening:
A Photographic Exploration of Renewal
– Inspiration for Our Next Joint Exhibition
05.02.2025 18:00
Galerie Sechs
As winter loosens its grip and the promise of spring unfolds, cultures around the world celebrate renewal in ways both grand and intimate. This theme of transformation is at the heart of our upcoming joint exhibition, Awakening – A Global Lens on Renewal. Through photography, we invite artists to explore how change is reflected within society, communities, and individuals.
What We Are Looking For
We are calling for street photography and emotional portraiture that capture moments of transformation—whether in the energy of a city shifting seasons, the rituals of a community, or the emotions of an individual embracing change.
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Cultural Traditions & Festivals: How do different cultures celebrate renewal? From Basel’s Fasnacht, where music and masks signal a symbolic rebirth, to global spring festivals like Holi in India or Nowruz in Iran, these traditions offer vibrant storytelling opportunities. Look for moments of ritual, costume, movement, and emotion that define these celebrations.
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Personal Journeys & Emotional Portraits: Renewal is often deeply personal. Moments of reflection, resilience, and transformation—whether an individual starting a new chapter, a child experiencing something for the first time, or a community moving forward—offer powerful visual narratives. A simple gesture, an expression, or a fleeting moment can tell an entire story.
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Urban Transformations: The streets are full of moments of change—seasonal shifts, evolving architecture, bustling markets, or quiet alleys as people embrace new opportunities. Document how cities reflect the continuous cycle of decay and renewal in their structures, movements, and daily rhythms.
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Tips for Capturing Renewal
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Look for contrasts: The shift from old to new, stillness to movement, shadow to light. Play with composition, framing, and perspective to emphasize transformation.
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Capture rituals: If you’re in a place with cultural traditions linked to renewal, document the details—the preparations, emotions, and symbolic actions that define the experience.
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Tell a story: A single image can suggest a journey—a person mid-step, a crowd in motion, a symbolic object in transition. Think about framing your subjects in a way that evokes a sense of change and movement.
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What We Offer to Participants
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A curated exhibition in a professional gallery setting in Basel, showcasing your work alongside other talented artists.
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A free vernissage with professional event photography, bringing an audience to engage with your work.
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Marketing support, including social media features to help promote your work.
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Access to additional events, such as artist talks, gallery interviews, and workshops, where you can introduce your work to a wider audience.
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Local professional printing and framing support, with expert advice to help you present your work at its highest quality.
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Networking and community engagement, connecting you with fellow photographers, art enthusiasts, and collectors.
Exhibition Details
📅 Expected Start Date: Beginning of March
🕒 Expected Duration: 3-4 Weeks
📍 Location: Galerie Sechs, Basel
⏳ Submission Deadline: 09. Feb. 2025
The final exhibition schedule will be announced after the submission deadline. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique exploration of renewal.
Interested in submitting your work? Follow us on Instagram and check our website for updates. Let’s explore transformation through the power of photography!
Next Joint Exhibition:
Awakening- A Global Lens on Renewal
Expected Exhibition Dates: Beginning of March
Expected Duration: 4 weeks
The final schedule and detailed information will be announced after the submission deadline.
As winter fades and the first signs of spring emerge, cultures around the world celebrate the universal theme of renewal. From Basel's Fasnacht, India's Holi, Persia's Nowruz, China's Spring Festival to Japan’s Setsubun, these traditions mark the transition from darkness to light, from endings to new beginnings.
Through the lens of photography, this exhibition explores how different cultures visually express rebirth, transformation, and the passage of time. Each photograph captures a moment of transition—whether through changing landscapes, festive rituals, or personal awakenings—inviting us to reflect on what renewal means in different parts of the world.
How does the end of winter shape the way we see, feel, and create? Join us in discovering stories of transformation through the eyes of photographers from diverse backgrounds.
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