Nina Bachmann’s exhibition “Summer Heat” revolves around the oppressive summer heat in her hometown. Her yellow figures seek refuge by the rushing cool river that flows through the city. Their cheeks glow, their eyes shimmer. They long for refreshment in the water and shade among the tall grasses.

In times of increasing urban heat, the river becomes an essential refuge as the city’s green lung. It not only provides a welcome cooling off but also serves as a place of relaxation and rest. As temperatures rise in the cities, the waterway becomes a retreat for both people and animals and an indispensable buffer against the sweltering heat.

For the artist, the river that flows through her hometown holds a deeply personal significance. Even as a child, she spent summers by the water with her parents, who would drive upstream on weekends equipped with deck chairs and books to enjoy their leisure time outside the city. Today, it is an integral part of her daily life, whether for a refreshing swim before work, during sports activities, or beers after work with friends. A summer without the river is hardly imaginable.