Wikipedia entry
Introduction
Rirkrit Tiravanija (Thai: ฤกษ์ฤทธิ์ ตีระวนิช, pronunciation: [rɯk-rit tira-wanit] or Tea-rah-vah-nit) is a Thai contemporary artist residing in New York City, Berlin, and Chiangmai, Thailand. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1961. His installations often take the form of stages or rooms for sharing meals, cooking, reading or playing music; architecture or structures for living and socializing are a core element in his work.
Wikidata
Q989861
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Introduction
Known for his participatory installations, especially those in which he cooks; the exhibition serves as a document of the opening event, exploring issues of social experience, the artist's role as provider, and the mix of high art and conventional activity.
Nationalities
Thai, American, Argentine
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Conceptual Artist, Installation Artist, Performance Artist, Photographer
Names
Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rirkrit Tiravinija
Ulan
500114916
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Works

28 works online

Exhibitions

Publications

  • MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from The Museum of Modern Art Flexibound, 408 pages
  • MoMA Now: Highlights from The Museum of Modern Art—Ninetieth Anniversary Edition Hardcover, 424 pages
  • Being Modern: Building the Collection of the Museum of Modern Art Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 288 pages
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