Opening 'Simurgh' Slavs and Tatars

The solo exhibition by the Berlin-based international collective Slavs and Tatars takes its title from Simurgh, a majestic, mythological bird-like creature with references to Persianate, Turkic, and other Eurasian histories. The Simurgh story, rich in themes of unity and the interconnectedness of all living beings, offers important insights into the idea of coexistence and its relation to democracy, representational politics, self-governance,and the construction of hope. Through various media – from sound to glasswork, textiles to mirrors – Simurgh invites us to engage in a conversation on existence, living together, and belonging, transforming the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden into a space for self-discovery and conviviality.

Simurgh (2025) is commissioned by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, Germany, and the Frac des Pays de la Loire, Nantes, France. The exhibition will be presented for the first time as a major solo show in both institutions: at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden from February 14 to May 18, 2025, followed by an exhibition at Frac des Pays de la Loire in Summer 2025.