Born in 1964 in Davos and now living in Zurich, Jules Spinatsch is known for his long-term photographic studies that examine the interactions between economy, society, and landscape. His works go beyond documentary photography – they are sociological studies expressed through artistic means.
For ART FLOW, Spinatsch has been working on «Utopian Real Ground Limmattal (URGLT)» since 2023, capturing the diverse agglomerations between Zurich and Lauffohr. These landscapes, once predominantly agricultural, have undergone a massive transformation since the 1950s. Spinatsch’s images document this unique process, revealing the dynamic qualities that have emerged in the valley over time.
A key symbol of this hybrid quality of life is Shoppi Tivoli, which first opened in 1970. Now, ART FLOW curator Christoph Doswald presents «Utopian Real Ground Limmattal (URGLT)» in a unique setting: Much like the advertisements promoting products and stores in Shoppi Tivoli, Spinatsch’s photographs will be displayed on billboards and in stairwells, «advertising» the poetic and distinctive essence of the Limmattal – inviting visitors to discover the hidden beauty of their own surroundings
Jules Spinatsch is one of the most successful artists of his generation, with group and solo exhibitions at institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Tate Modern in London, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Fotomuseum Winterthur, and Kunsthaus Zürich. «Utopian Real Ground Limmattal (URGTL)» is supported by Shoppi Tivoli in Spreitenbach and will be on display until the end of 2025. The exhibition will evolve throughout the year.