Hans Haacke
Hans Haacke
Hans Haackeis a German-born artist who currently lives and works in New York...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionArtist
Date of Birth12 August 1936
CountryGermany
Hans Haacke quotes about
art order political
In order to gain some insight into the forces that elevate certain products to the level of 'works of art' it is helpful - among other investigations - to look into the economic and political underpinnings of the institutions, individuals and groups who share in the control of power.
art wall butterfly
When works of art are presented like rare butterflies on the walls, they're decontextualized. We admire their beauty, and I have nothing against that, per se. But there is more to art than that.
educational views museums
Museums are managers of consciousness. They give us an interpretation of history, of how to view the world and locate ourselves in it. They are, if you want to put it in positive terms, great educational institutions. If you want to put it in negative terms, they are propaganda machines.
business artist information
The artist's business requires an involvement in practically everything... The total scope of information he receives day after day is of concern.