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Last Tango

Last Tango 2016–2024 is an archival, process-oriented publication that reflects on eight years of the social and intellectual life of the Zurich Kunstverein Last Tango founded by Arianna Gellini and Linda Jensen. Drawing on over 40 exhibitions and numerous events, and bringing together newly commissioned texts, four essays by curators and artists, personal material, and a detailed chronology of exhibitions, the publication traces the Kunstverein’s development through a kaleidoscopic and relational approach.
Mind maps, sketches, gestures of affection, notes, artist emails, press texts, and ephemera appear alongside reflective texts and conversations, offering multiple entry points into the exhibitions, rhythms, exchanges, and relationships that shaped Last Tango. Central to the publication are seven conversations and walkthroughs with artists—formats that became integral to the program. Prior to each exhibition, artists were invited into dialogue and to present their work, creating spaces of exchange among the artists and the curators.
Interspersed throughout the publication, the Salad Club Alumni contributions invite former interns to reflect on their experiences and share insights gained through their involvement.