You, Who Are Still Alive

A painting by Michael Armitage, titled Cave, dated 2021.
A painting by Michael Armitage, titled Holding Cell, dated 2021.
 

Kunsthalle Basel

May 2022

May 20–September 4, 2022  You, Who Are Still Alive is Michael Armitage’s first exhibition in Switzerland. The focus of the show is an ambitious group of new works—moody, sumptuously layered figurative paintings drawing equally from past and current events, recollections and mythology, popular culture and art historical references. What results are haunting and provocative reflections on politics, history, civil unrest, and humanity.  On Friday, June 17 from 5–6 PM, Armitage will discuss his work in a talk at Art Basel with Ellen Gallagher and Manthia Diawara, moderated by Hans Ulrich Obrist. The conversation will take place at Auditorium, Hall 1.0 ground floor. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit Art Basel.