Rudolf Stingel and the exhibition presence at Fondation Beyeler
Published on 08/24/2026 at 17:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rudolf Stingel occupies a prominent institutional slot in 2026 with a dedicated exhibition at Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel. As the museum's press kit on the artist confirms, the show Rudolf Stingel is part of the foundation's current program and positions his work in dialogue with its collection. Fondation Beyeler press kit on Rudolf Stingel
Exhibition at Fondation Beyeler
The Fondation Beyeler press materials frame Rudolf Stingel as a comprehensive presentation, drawing on key canvases that explore questions of surface, memory and authorship in painting. The foundation lists the exhibition among its 2026 highlights, underscoring Stingel's status within its contemporary program. Fondation Beyeler exhibition notice
A museum notice for visitors announces that Rudolf Stingel runs until October 6, 2026 at Fondation Beyeler, alongside the drawing exhibition Louise Bourgeois – Insomnia Drawings. The museum operates daily between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, extending its opening hours to 8:00 PM on Wednesdays in line with its general schedule.
The Rome solo show in 2026
In parallel with the Swiss museum presentation, Rudolf Stingel maintains a focused gallery presence in Rome. Sant'Andrea de Scaphis, operated by Gagosian, lists a solo exhibition simply titled Rudolf Stingel running from May 9, 2026 to September 12, 2026, in the historic former church space in Trastevere. Sant'Andrea de Scaphis exhibition information
The Roman venue notes summer closure dates in August and invites visitors to arrange appointments by email for Stingel's show, indicating a calibrated, appointment-based viewing model. This set-up aligns with Stingel's longstanding collaboration with Gagosian and emphasizes the intimate character of the installation in Rome.
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The work core and medium
Rudolf Stingel, born in Merano in 1956, is widely associated with large-format painting that tests the boundaries between abstraction, process and conceptual instruction. His practice also extends to immersive installations, notably the carpet-covered environments that invite viewers to leave physical traces on the surface.
Across key series, Stingel has used silver and monochrome canvases, photographic self-portraits translated into paint, and patterned carpets as both support and motif. These work groups probe how authorship and memory operate in painting when instructions, chance and collective participation become integral to the production.
Where the artist stands now
Rudolf Stingel's exhibition Rudolf Stingel remains on view at Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel through October 6, 2026, while his solo presentation at Sant'Andrea de Scaphis in Rome runs until September 12, 2026.
Key facts on Rudolf Stingel
- Artist: Rudolf Stingel
- Medium / Genre: Painting and installation (conceptual)
- Born: 1956, Merano, Italy
- Place(s) of practice: Studio practice between New York and Europe
- Active since: Early 1980s, with wider recognition following his instructional artworks in the late 1980s
- Key work groups: Instruction paintings, Carpet installations, Silver abstract paintings, Photographic self-portrait paintings
- Current/last exhibition: Rudolf Stingel, Fondation Beyeler, Riehen near Basel, on view until October 6, 2026; Rudolf Stingel, Sant'Andrea de Scaphis, Rome, May 9, 2026–September 12, 2026
- Major collections: Works by Rudolf Stingel are held in public collections including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina MADRE (Naples) and Fondation Beyeler (Riehen)
- Awards: Stingel has been included in major international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Biennial rather than focusing on prize circuits, with critical reception centered on his conceptual approach to painting
- Next date: Exhibition Rudolf Stingel at Fondation Beyeler on view through October 6, 2026, complemented by the Roman show at Sant'Andrea de Scaphis through September 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions about Rudolf Stingel
Where can Rudolf Stingel be seen in 2026?
In 2026, Rudolf Stingel's work is prominently on view in the exhibition Rudolf Stingel at Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel, and in a parallel solo show at Sant'Andrea de Scaphis in Rome, both running into early autumn.
What characterizes Rudolf Stingel's exhibition at Fondation Beyeler?
The Fondation Beyeler exhibition presents Stingel's large-format paintings and installations within the museum's broader collection context, highlighting how his surfaces engage memory, participation and the mechanics of painting in dialogue with other contemporary positions.
How does the Roman show relate to Stingel's institutional presence?
The solo presentation at Sant'Andrea de Scaphis in Rome offers an intimate gallery counterpart to the Swiss museum show, extending access to recent works and reinforcing Stingel's visibility across both institutional and gallery formats in 2026.
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