Jorma Foth
dal 29/5/2010 al 7/8/2010
Segnalato da
29/5/2010
Jorma Foth
Sprengel Museum, Hannover
Questions and Answers for Frau Stadt. A young artist Jorma Foth has realised an installation for our Museum Square dealing with the idea of what makes a city. He perceives 'the city' as a gargantuan playground, one that is especially marked by spaces for specific events. Foth's concept pays tribute to the French architect, artist and theorist Yona Friedmann. His idea of architecture entails giving individuals the opportunity to design how they live as well as the chance to change whatever they want at any time.
A young artist named Jorma Foth has realised an installation for our Museum Square dealing with the idea of what makes a city. He perceives ‘the city’ as a gargantuan playground, one that is especially marked by spaces for specific events.
A city wall has been created, one that has to be overcome, as well as a small Roman amphitheatre-shaped play area that can actually be used to perform. Short text sequences are provided for those who would like material ready to perform. Visitors are encouraged to build buildings using cardboard and cardboard boxes, bits of tape, string, bags and other recyclable materials.
Both smaller and bigger visitors are asked to realise their ideas of architecture and urban planning here. Jorma Foth's concept pays tribute to the French architect , artist and theorist Yona Friedmann (born in 1923). His idea of architecture entails giving individuals the opportunity to design how they live as well as the chance to change whatever they want at any time. central aspects of his approach are improvisation, intuition, social interaction and creativity. Yona Friedmann has worked for both the UN and UNESCO and was represented at the Documenta in 2002.
In the summer of 2010, the museum's artist's workshop will be occupied by Jorma Foth while he realises this exhibition.
Jorma Foth (born in 1983) studied at the Städelschule in Frankfurt. His works are frequently performative and often deal with notions of urban spaces.
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Exhibition opening 30 May, 3 pm
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