Thomas Hirschhorn. My Atlas

Description

Born in Bern, Thomas Hirschhorn grew up in Davos, attended the University of Design and Arts in Zurich, and gained international recognition for his installations starting in the mid-1990s. He has been living and working in Paris since 1984. Under the title «My Atlas», Thomas Hirschhorn presents an overview of his work at the Bündner Kunstmuseum: The work My Atlas (2025) is a personal interpretation of the concept of an atlas, inspired by Aby Warburg's «Mnemosyne Atlas». It serves as a connecting element between the artist's various works from the early 1980s to today and showcases his diverse relationships and his artistic, social, and political relevance. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the complexity of Hirschhorn's work.
The exhibition is curated by Stephan Kunz. An exhibition of the Helga de Alvear Museum in collaboration with the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur. Originally curated by Sandra Guimarãres.

Highlights

• Overview of Thomas Hirschhorn's work
• Inspired by Aby Warburg's «Mnemosyne Atlas»
• Curated by Stephan Kunz

General Information

The «My Atlas» exhibition at the Bündner Kunstmuseum provides a comprehensive insight into the work of Thomas Hirschhorn. It presents a personal interpretation of the atlas concept and connects the artist's works from the 1980s to today.

Location

Bahnhofstrasse 35, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

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