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Thomas Hirschhorn
Thomas Hirschhorn: Sculpting Public Discourse Born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1957, Thomas Hirschhorn’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of transformation – from graphic design to a profoundly engaged practice deeply rooted in public space. Initially trained in Zurich’s School of Applied Arts, his early work as a designer laid the groundwork for an approach that would later challenge conventional notions of art and its relati
onship with society. However, it was a pivotal shift in the 1990s, fueled by encounters with the works of Joseph Beuys and Andy Warhol, that propelled him toward a distinctly sculptural and politically-charged artistic vision. Hirschhorn’s early career saw him experimenting with materials readily available – cardboard, foil, duct tape, magazines – transforming these everyday objects into complex, often monumental structures. This de…
