Into the Unknown. Mobility and Migration since Early Modern Times
23.09.2010 - 27.03.2011
Migration is not just a modern-day phenomenon; in fact, people have always migrated. Only in recent years has Switzerland become an immigration country; for most of its history, it was a country from which people wanted to emigrate. This exhibition at the Barfüsserkirche will explore the many different types of migration that have taken place over the centuries as well as the many different factors that have induced people either to leave Basel or to choose Basel as their new home. On closer scrutiny, many of the most famous names in Basel's history turn out to have been immigrants. No less astonishing is the number of Basel natives who elected to seek their fortune elsewhere. By providing an insight into the past, this exhibition will help visitors put the present in perspective.
Vernissage: 22.09.2010 18.00 h