Artist Daniëlle van Ark Explores Value and Meaning in Contemporary Society
Artist Daniëlle van Ark recently appeared on the program Kunst is Lang. Her artistic practice examines how value and significance are assigned in opaque ways. For one project, she photographed piles of trash bags on Paris streets, including luxury shopping bags from brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès, highlighting how objects transition from status symbols to worthless refuse.
Key facts
- Daniëlle van Ark was featured on the program Kunst is Lang.
- Her work investigates the ambiguous attribution of value and meaning.
- She has created photographic work in Paris.
- The work includes images of luxury brand bags amidst garbage.
- The project contrasts new status symbols with discarded waste.
Entities
Artists
- Daniëlle van Ark
Institutions
- Kunst is Lang
Locations
- Paris