For the artist Thomas Hirschhorn; writing is a crucial tool at every stage of his artistic practice. From the first sketch of an idea to appeals to potential collaborators; from detailed documentation of projects to post-disassembly analysis; Hirschhorns writings mark the trajectories of his work. This volume collects Hirschhorns widely scattered texts; presenting many in English for the first time.In these writings; Hirschhorn discusses the full range of his art; from works on paper to the massive Presence and Production projects in public spaces. "Statements and Letters" address broad themes of aesthetic philosophy; politics; and art historical commitments. "Projects" consider specific artworks or exhibitions. "Interviews" capture the artist in dialogue with Benjamin Buchloh; Jacques Ranciegrave;re; and others. Throughout; certain continuities emerge: Hirschhorns commitment to quotidian materials; the centrality of political and economic thinking in his work; and his commitment to art in the public sphere. Taken together; the texts serve to trace the artists ideas and artistic strategies over the past two decades. Critical Laboratory also reproduces; in color; 33 Ausstellungen im ouml;ffentlichen Raum 1998--1989; an out-of-print catalog of Hirschhorns earliest works in public space.
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