A brush with...
A brush with… Pierre Huyghe
Aug 16, 2022
Pierre Huyghe, an artist known for his experimentation with exhibitions and the nature of art, discusses his influences and cultural experiences. He explores his admiration for artists like Daniel Buren and talks about his response to the musical works of John Cage. Huyghe also delves into his early interest in the 'multiplicity of things' and his projects exploring the cinema of Pasolini and Hitchcock. He offers insights into his daily studio life and answers the ultimate question: what is art for?
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- Pierre Huyghe pays particular attention to the spaces in which various elements interact, leading to constantly evolving and captivating art experiences.
- Huyghe's works challenge traditional notions of exhibition and blur the boundaries between subject and object, manipulating and controlling the medium of the exhibition itself.
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Pierre Huyghe's Exploration of Art and Exhibition Spaces
In this episode, artist Pierre Huyghe discusses his approach to art and his exploration of exhibition spaces. Huyghe's works involve complex systems that combine various elements, from life forms to technologies. He pays particular attention to the spaces in which these elements interact, leading to constantly evolving and captivating experiences. Huyghe reflects on his early experiences in making art outside of conventional spaces and his interest in the moment that precedes the moment. He also discusses his collaborations with other artists and his use of the exhibition itself as a medium to manipulate and control. Huyghe's works challenge traditional notions of exhibition and blur the boundaries between subject and object.
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