Coumba Samba (* 2000) engages with the impacts of institutional structures on both individual and collective identities through her multimedia and performative practice, questioning dominant cultural narratives. Her works address themes such as consumer culture, social dynamics, and the intersections of technology and identity, exploring the dynamics between mainstream culture and subversive practices. In doing so, she expands the gaze to the global web of power and the continuities of colonialism, highlighting how colonial structures and their legacies continue to shape contemporary social and political landscapes. Since 1996, the public space has been activated and animated with individual artistic presentations of contemporary art on the back wall of Kunsthalle Basel. In 2025, Kunsthalle Basel invites the London-based project space Galerina, to co-curate and host Coumba Samba’s project.
Coumba Samba, Kunsthalle Basel x Galerina
This exhibition is available in
German
Opening hours
Content available online
Events in this museum
Event
The public editorial session is part of Dominique White's exhibition All Great Powers Collapse from the Center: students, experts, and visitors work together on a living glossary of maritime myths of ...
Event
Curatorial Tour in German: Yana Kadykova (Curatorial Assistant) leads all interested visitors on a guided tour through the Back Wall Project Wild Wild Wall by Coumba Samba. Please note that the tours ...
Event
The Espresso Tour covers the essentials in just 20 minutes: a quick, sharp dive into the current exhibitions at Kunsthalle Basel. Finished off with an espresso.
Event
The Espresso Tour covers the essentials in just 20 minutes: a quick, sharp dive into the current exhibitions at Kunsthalle Basel. Finished off with an espresso.
Event
Culture under one roof: Kunsthalle Basel and S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum are united not only by a common roof but also by their mutual enthusiasm for art, culture, and society. They unite ...
Event
The evening invites everyone who would like to retake pen and paper to experience the exhibition All Great Powers Collapse from the Centre by Dominique White from a new perspective and exchange ideas ...
Event
Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite you to the opening of Janiva Ellis’ exhibition. The opening offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the artist’s ...
Event
Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite you to the opening of Shuang Li’s exhibition. The opening offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the artist’s ...
Event
Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite you to the opening of Gili Tali’s exhibition. The opening offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the artist’s ...
Event
In collaboration with Cordova, Kunsthalle Basel, and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite everyone to the opening of Samuel Guerrero's Back Wall Project. The opening offers the opportunity to be ...
Event
Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite you to the opening of Özgür Kar’s exhibition. The opening offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the artist’s ...
Event
Kunsthalle Basel and Director Mohamed Almusibli warmly invite everyone to the Regionale 27 exhibition opening.
