Klaus Littmann talks about the walk-in art intervention ARENA FOR A TREE on Münsterplatz in Basel (subtitled)

ARENA FOR A TREE, Basel 2021

A walk-in art intervention by Klaus Littmann from 27 April to 24 May 2021 at Münsterplatz Basel, presented by Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger. In Basel, everything is concentrated on one single tree, whereas in Klagenfurt 299 trees filled the pitch of the Wörthersee stadium. With the intervention «Arena for a Tree», Littmann continues his presentation of Max Peintner’s idea from the early 1970s, which he began in 2019 with "For Forest - The Unending Attraction of Nature". The work challenges our perception and sharpens our perspective on the future in relation to mankind and nature. The tree itself – mainplayer in this walk-in art installation in the center of Basel’s Münsterplatz – represents the forest. It is a symbol for nature and its preservation, a stark ambassador in kind and a testimonial for this exhibition cycle. The «Arena for a Tree» is part of the exhibition «Tree Connections» which will be on view from May 11 to July 11 2021. Accompanying the exhibition is an extensive catalog published by Hatje Cantz as well as a diverse public program.