Art, Identity, and the Meaning of Home

What does home mean? Is it a place, a feeling, or an idea? Swiss artist Sandra Knecht has been exploring this complex concept for nearly a decade, examining it from geographical, historical, sociological, philosophical, and culinary perspectives. Her artistic practice blends cooking, photography, film, installation, and performance, continuously redefining identity and belonging.

This 288-page artist book presents Knecht's new photographic series Tschinn, unique work documentations, and images from her extensive archive. It accompanies the exhibition Home Is a Foreign Place at the Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger | KBH.G, which represents the culmination of ten years of artistic research and Knecht's largest solo exhibition to date. This book is a profound exploration of how our understanding of home evolves and how deeply it shapes human existence-offering a compelling reflection on origin, diversity, and identity.

What to Expect in This Book:

• 170 high-quality images offering unique insights into Knecht's work
• An in-depth examination of home, identity, and diversity
• Documentation of the exhibition "Home Is a Foreign Place"
• A look into Knecht's long-term artistic research

A must-read for art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring how home shapes identity and society!

Sandra Knecht (*1968) worked as a social pedagogue for 25 years before deciding to work primarily as an artist. She studied at the Zurich University of the Arts from 2011 to 2014. Since then, she has participated in national and international exhibitions. She lives near Basel with her animals.