Art in Public Places - Today’s Artwork: "Renée Levi - Ronja"

March 24, 2026

This insight describes one of 563 public artworks in Basel. If you’d like to explore more publicly accessible artworks, browse the full dataset on data.bs. Or even better—experience them in person by booking a tour with Artstübli – Kunst und Kultur.

Photo: Renée Levi, Ronja.

The artwork "Ronja" by Renée Levi, installed in 2024, transforms the functional space of the Hallenbad Rialto's learning pool into an immersive, sensory environment. Located in the basement, the work envelops the area with a geometric pattern of glass-ceramic tiles in aquamarine, turquoise, and iridescent brown. This intervention goes beyond mere wall decoration by integrating six angular pillars into the design, effectively turning architectural supports into sculptural elements. The result is a luminous grotto where light, color, and the water's reflections interact, creating a dynamic spectacle that alters the perception of the entire room. This fusion of art and architecture demonstrates how public art can redefine everyday civic spaces, offering not just visual interest but a complete atmospheric experience that elevates a simple swimming lesson into a moment of aesthetic encounter.

Figure 1: Location of Artwork "Renée Levi - Ronja"

Data source: Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
Additional resources: Artstübli, street-art-cities, Urban Art in Basel

🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.