Iceland 2024
A visually captivating work with a critical edge, prompting viewers to reconsider the intricate relationships between aesthetics, functionality.
Title: That’s a Very Large Number — A Com-Merz-Bau
Commissioner: Icelandic Art Center
Curator: Dan Byers
Artist: Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir
Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir extends her critique to global systems of production and commerce, approaching her work with a surreal aesthetic. Her interventions are both playful and subversive, finding joy in the overlooked products of these systems. Collaborating with Dan Byers, she adapts her art to respond to the specific space and context, reflecting her commitment to pushing artistic boundaries. The result is visually captivating work with a critical edge, prompting viewers to reconsider the intricate relationships between aesthetics, functionality, and the systems shaping our world.
VENUE:
Arsenale
OPENING TIMES:
Apr 20 – Sept 25 Tue – Sun, 11am – 7pm
Sept 27 – Nov 24 Tue – Sun, 10am – 6pm
