![]() the iteration of the ‘roth bar’ at the grand hotel les trois rois has gradually evolved over the course of various presentations around the world– for each exhibition, site-specific materials have been incorporated into the installation. The idea of the bar as a constantly changing installation was first conceived by dieter roth in the early 1980s, and continues to embody the central themes that are found throughout the roths’ work. ‘roth bar’ is presented within basel’s grand hotel les trois rois I ended up in the bathtub – in a full bubble bath, just lying in the foam – smoking a cigar, drinking a whiskey (the first one of my life) and I called my mother to tell her that I was in heaven.’ on the wall next to the bathtub there was a rubber telephone. I was interested in a box of cigars that was in the room and in the mini bar. I had never been in a place like that! I was amazed and I got a big beautiful room for myself. when we came to basel we went directly to hotel drei könige. we went all over: england, germany, then finally ended up in switzerland. In Basel, you are definitely in for a treat Address: Dreilndereck. ![]() additionally, cans of paint and other assorted detritus has been repurposed to form part of the bar’s overall structure.Ī fully-functional bar is presented on the occasion of art basel 2015ījörn roth recalls childhood memories of the hotel, formerly known as hotel drei könige which have informed the design for art basel 2015: ‘it was the first time I left iceland to travel with my father in 1972. Basel has a lot to offer, be it experiences of the cultural, recreational or culinary kind: take a plunge into the Rhine river, stroll through the historic Old Town or be inspired by a museum visit. The city is at the centre of the idyllic area where the borders of Switzerland, Germany and France converge. Basel is located in the heart of Europe, straddling the Rhine. the bar is made up of scavenged wood, brightly-colored electric lights, disco balls, sculptured busts and hand-painted signs. The Congress Center Basel, located right in the middle of the city, is the largest and most modern convention centre in Switzerland. ‘roth bar’ has been conceived by björn, oddur and einar roth - son and grandsons of german-born swiss artist dieter roth - as a visual juxtaposition to the luxurious furnishings and elaborate chandeliers of the existing lobby. In the lobby of basel’s grand hotel les trois rois, HAUSER & WIRTH gallery present a fully-functional, specially-crafted bar on the occasion of art basel 2015, remaining open for the duration of the fair. © dieter roth estate / courtesy HAUSER & WIRTH dieter roth, björn roth, oddur roth’, hauser & wirth zürich, 2015 (above) installation view, ‘roth bar & studio. Art basel 2015: HAUSER & WIRTH hosts eclectic roth bar at grand hotel les trois rois
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