Expanded Field I – Migrating the Colour Fields at Kunstraum MITTE37
An Evening When Chicago and Burgdorf Drew Closer The finissage of Expanded Field I – Migrating the Colour Fields at Kunstraum MITTE37 on 25 June became a memorable highlight of the transatlantic symposium The Ocean Between. From the very first welcome by Kunstraum initiator Susanne Schumacher, it was clear that this evening would be more than a traditional exhibition closing. It unfolded as a space of encounter, exchange, and artistic resonance between Chicago, Burgdorf, and Hannover. A Reunion — and an Evening Filled With Energy Symposium founder Marianna Buchwald opened the program by introducing the artists whose works and performances shaped the exhibition: Amy Hanks, Daniela Castro, Judith Meyer, Kao Ra Zen, Kathryn Hempel, Kevin B. Chatham, Rychard Syska, Lori Kaplan, Marianna Buchwald, Sarah W. Holmes, Beate Axmann, and Takako. A particularly warm moment was the reunion with Lori Kaplan. Her vibrant works had already captivated visitors at the opening. She spoke about her affect...