Andreas Heusser (*1976) is a Swiss conceptual artist, curator and cultural entrepreneur, based in Zurich and Johannesburg. His interdisciplinary works bridge art with societal and political themes. Known for his unconventional approach, he often pushes the boundaries of art. One example is the No Show Museum, the world's first museum of nothing, which he toured across Europe, North and South America in a converted postal bus. Heusser’s artistic projects often span long periods, integrating various media and disciplines while actively involving the audience in the creative process. His works have been showcased in numerous countries and exhibitions. In 2016, he participated in the Venice Biennale, and in 2019, he was awarded an art prize by the City of Zurich.
Kunsthalle Bratislava, Slovak Union, 10/2019
Valie Export Center, Linz, 10/2019
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lissabon, Portugal, 11/2018
Espacio Naranjo, Madrid, Spain, 11/2018
Espacio Oculto, Madrid, Spain, 11/2018
La Station – Gare des Mines, Paris, France, 11/2018
Mutuo Centro de Arte, Barcelona, Spain, 10/2018
Galería Antítesis, Panama City, 01/2018
Galería Despacio, San José, Costa Rica, 12/2017
Galería Códice, Managua, Nicaragua, 12/2017
Museo para la Identidad Nacional, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 12/2017
Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE), San Salvador, El Salvador, 12/2017
Galería El Sótano, Guatemala City, Guatemala, 11/2017
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (MACO), Oaxaca, Mexico, 11/2017
Galería Ladrón, Mexico City, Mexico, 11/2017
Museum of Emptiness (Moe), St. Gallen, Switzerland, 09/2017
Monte Vista Projects, Los Angeles, USA, 10/2016
Cult | Aimee Friberg Exhibitions, San Francisco, USA, 10/2016
CCA Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, USA, 10/2016
Ice Cube Gallery, Denver, USA, 09/2016
Fort Gondo, St. Louis, USA, 09/2016
Defibrillator Gallery, Chicago, USA, 09/2016
Spread Arts Gallery, Detroit, USA, 09/2016
Fresh Window Gallery, New York, USA, 08/2016
Scrap Metal Gallery, Toronto, Canada, 09/2016
Enriched Bread Artists, Ottawa, Canada, 08/2016
Die Diele, Zürich, Switzerland, 08/2016-9/2016
56. Biennale di Venezia, Salon Suisse / Palazzo Trevisan and Lido, Venice, Italy, 10/2015
Lauba Gallery, Zagreb, Croatia, 10/2015
Chimera-Project Gallery, Budapest, Hungary, 10/2015
Umelka Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia, 09/2015
Vienna Contemporary, International Art Fair, Austria, 09/2015
#Poligon Art Space, Warschau, Poland, 09/2015
Luda Gallery, St. Petersburg, Russia, 09/2015
Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki, Finland, 08/2015
Tenthaus, Project Space, Oslo, Norway, 08/2015
Sixtyeight, Project Space, Copenhagen, Denmark, 08/2015
Grimmuseum, Berlin, Germany, 08/2015
Island, Project Space, Hamburg, Germany, 08/2015
Wolfart Project Space, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 08/2015
Museum Strauhof, Zürich, Switzerland, 07/2015
The Institute, Zürich, Switzerland, 05/2015
"City of Zurich Art Awards", Helmhaus Zürich, Switzerland, 07/2019
"Ours Is Not The Only Planet Earth Has Been", Ballroom Projects, Chicago, USA, 10/2016
Czech Republic – d.i.v.o. Institute, Kolin, Czech Republic, 09/2015
Survival K(n)it Festival 7, Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art, Riga, Latvia, 09/2015
Kling-Festival, Mansbach, Germany, 08/2015
"Vitrine 05", Die Diele, Zürich, Switzerland, 12/2015
Kabinett der Visionäre, Chur, Switzerland, 06/2015
Doing Nothing Festival, Dock 18, Rote Fabrik, Zürich, Switzerland, 5/2015
"Vitrine 04", Die Diele, Zürich, Switzerland, 12/2014
"Vitrine 03", Die Diele, Zürich, Switzerland, 12/2013
"Show Me Show Me Show Me", CentrePasqArt, Biel, Switzerland, 6/2013
Swiss Art Awards, Art Basel, Switzerland, 6/2011
Werkpreis Kanton Zürich, F+F Schule, Zürich, Switzerland, 10/2011
LITERATURFESTIVAL ZÜRICH (Zurich Literature Festival)
International literature festival (annual, 1 week) in Zurich
in cooperation with Literaturhaus Zürich and Kaufleuten.
The program focuses on premieres and readings with internationally acclaimed authors. The main stage is set in the middle of lush nature in
the magnificent Old Botanical Garden. Founder and Director, since 2013.
► www.literaturfestivalzuerich.com
NO SHOW MUSEUM
The world's first museum dedicated to nothing. Its collection includes around 500 works and documents from over 150 international artists. The museum has committed itself to the mission to spread nothing all over the globe. Founder and Director, since 2015.
THE INSTITUTE
Project Space for performative and transdisciplinary arts in Zurich. Various artists collectives contribute with weekly events and performances to its public program which
also includes transdisciplinary research and workshops. Founded and run since 2013 by Pablo Assandri and Andreas Heusser.
► www.theinstitute.ch
FREIRAUM-STIPENDIUM
International artist-in-residence programme in Zurich.
The Residency lasts over the course of 8 weeks and is open to all artists of various disciplines and experience. Founder and Co-Director, since 2010.
► www.wortundwirkung.ch/freiraum
KAUFLEUTEN. Concert venue / cultural institution / nightlife location. Programme director, 01.2011-12.2013.
► www.kaufleuten.com
JOZIA. South African Musician. Management, 2016-2018. ► www.joziamusic.com
OH HOW BEAUTIFUL IS PANAMA. An exhibition within an exhibition,
Ethnological Museum in Zurich. Co-curation, 2016.
► www.musethno.uzh.ch
ZÜRI LITTÉRAIRE. Literature talk, monthly. Artistic director, 2012-2013.
SUMMER SOUNDS. Indie Music Festival, annual. Director, 2011-2014.
KIND OF JAZZ. Swiss Jazz Concert Series, weekly. Director, 2011-2012.
MAKRO. Concerts Series in Zurich. Co-director, 2008.
MIKRO. Series with performances & concerts,
monthly. Director, 2006-2011.
KINO IM ATELIER. Cinema in artist studio, weekly. Co-director,
2005-2010.
LYRIK AM FLUSS. Literature festival, annual. Co-director, 2002-2005
► de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrik_am_Fluss
FESTIVAL DER KÜNSTE. Festival of the arts, 2
days. Co-director, 2002.
INDEX. Authors collective. Co-Founder, 2001.
► www.wordundwirkung.ch
2011-2013
Master of Arts BFH in Contemporary Arts Practice (CAP), Fine Arts,
Bern University of Arts
2010-2011
CAP Master Programme in Literary Writing, Literary Institute Biel / HKB
2010
Degree HLM Philosophy and German, University of Zurich
1998-2003
Master of Arts UZH in Philosophy and German Literature, University of Zurich
1996-1998
Studies of Psychology, Intermediate diploma, University of Zurich
2022
Work grant by the City of Zurich for Comploty
2021
2019
City of Zurich Art Award for "No Show Museum – From Dada to Nada"
2012
Award for Communication of Arts, Popkredit, City of Zurich
2011
Swiss Art Award – Nomination
2011
Werkpreis Kanton Zürich – Nomination
2002
1. prize winner, Fiction Contest of Solothurner Literaturtage
2002
Art grant for "intim.raum" by Vontobel Foundation
4 to 20 weeks:
Johannesburg (annually since 2014), Warsaw, Poland (2014, 2015), Cape Town, South Africa (2014), New York, USA (2013,2014), Yangon, Myanmar (2012), Beirut, Lebanon (2011), Ammann, Jordan (2011), Asmara, Eritrea (2009), Sanaa, Yemen (2009), Addis Abeba, Ethiopia (2009), Havanna, Cuba (2009), Bogotá, Columbia (2007), Calcutta, India (2005), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2003), Mumbai, India (2002), Jakarta, Indonesia (2001), Delhi, India (2000), Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999), La Paz, Bolivia (1999), Kuala Lumur, Malaysia (1996), Melbourne, Australia (1996)