Thomas Hirschhorn's "Sense of Security" Events at YermilovCentre
17.08.2024
The international art project
YermilovCentre in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Antiwarcoalition.art
YermilovCentre, antiwarcoalition.art, and Ambasada Kultury invite you to a series of events led by Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn, as part of the international art project “Sense of Security,” supported by the Grynyov Art Collection.
Thomas Hirschhorn’s participation in the “Sense of Security” project marks his first visit to Ukraine, where he will present two significant events:
Open Lecture:
“How to Combine Classical Exhibition Spaces with the Digital World?”
When:
August 30, 18:00 – 20:00.
Workshops:
“Energy = Yes! Quality = No!” — Four identical three-hour sessions.
When:
August 30, 14:00 – 17:00
August 31, 12:00 – 15:00
August 31, 16:00 – 19:00
September 1, 10:00 – 13:00
Please note:
The number of seats for these events is limited! Register via the link in the profile bio.
Location:
YermilovCentre, Freedom Square 4, Kharkiv (main building of Karazin University).
Language:
English with consecutive Ukrainian translation.
During the lecture “How to Combine Classical Exhibition Spaces with the Digital World?” we will explore contemporary challenges in exhibiting and experiencing artworks in classical gallery spaces, commonly known as “white cubes.” Thomas Hirschhorn will also share insights from his solo exhibition “Fake it, Fake it — until you Fake it,” held at Gladstone Gallery in New York in early 2024.
The workshop is designed as a space for creative interaction, where each participant can present their work. This can include any form of creative contribution: text, painting, drawing, song, collage, sculpture, video on a USB drive, or any other form of art. Whether you are a professional artist, an amateur, or someone who simply wants to share their creative experience, this workshop is for you!
Workshop participation requirements:
Bring your work: text, painting, drawing, song, collage, sculpture, video on a USB drive, etc.
Be prepared to participate in the full session, dedicating 3 hours to the workshop.
Be open to discussions and interaction with other participants.
Leave any doubts about the “quality” of your work at home—we are focused on energy!
Biography of Thomas Hirschhorn
Thomas Hirschhorn was born in 1957 in Bern, Switzerland. He studied at the Zurich University of the Arts and moved to Paris in 1983. Hirschhorn has participated in numerous international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (1999, 2011, 2015), Documenta 11 (2002), and the 27th São Paulo Biennial (2006). He has had solo exhibitions at prominent institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago (1998), the Ludwig Museum in Cologne (1998), and the Tinguely Museum in Basel (2013).
Hirschhorn is renowned for his public space projects. He has created over seventy works that delve into themes of autonomy, authorship, and resistance in art. Among his notable projects are the Musée Précaire Albinet (2004), the Bijlmer Spinoza-Festival (2009), and the Robert Walser Sculpture (2019). His principle of "Presence and Production" emphasizes the importance of physical presence and active creation on-site.
Hirschhorn has also dedicated large-scale sculptural works to philosophers and artists he admires, such as the Spinoza Monument (1999) and the Gramsci Monument (2013). He has received several prestigious awards, including the Marcel Duchamp Prize (2000) and the Meret Oppenheim Prize (2018). His works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Dia Art Foundation in New York, and Tate Modern in London.
Registration is required at the following link
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