Explore Thomas Hirschhorn's compelling installation 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)' at the Reina Sofía. This artwork critically represents contemporary art institutions as a dollhouse, engaging with institutional critique and power structures. Part of the new 'Pieza Única' series, it highlights a significant work from the museum's collection. You can discover this thought-provoking piece on the first floor of the Sabatini building.
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This exhibition features Thomas Hirschhorn's artwork 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)', an installation that critiques contemporary art institutions by representing one as a dollhouse. The work is part of the museum's new 'Pieza Única' series, highlighting specific artworks from the collection.
Thomas Hirschhorn, born in Bern in 1957, is a significant artist known for his critical institutionalism. His work 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)', a 2001 installation recently added to the museum's collection through the Meana-Larrucea donation, is presented in the new 'Pieza Única' space. This space is dedicated to the temporary exhibition of individual works from the museum's holdings, aiming to shed light on current issues or showcase support for the public collection. In 'Art Center 6', Hirschhorn constructs a representation of a contemporary art institution in the style of a dollhouse, reflecting his engagement with institutional critique and the power structures within the art world. The work can be viewed on the first floor of the Sabatini building, connecting the Sabatini and Nouvel wings.
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