Daniel Spoerri Eat-Art Retrospective at Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur
The Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur is hosting a commemorative exhibition dedicated to Swiss artist Daniel Spoerri, a pioneer of Eat Art who elevated cooking into the gallery space and redefined the concept of art. The show, titled 'Lemusa: die Insel, auf der das Kochen zelebriert wird,' celebrates Spoerri's unique practice that merges culinary arts with visual art. Spoerri is known for his 'tableaux-pièges' (snare-pictures) and his restaurant installations, which turned dining into an artistic experience. The exhibition runs at the museum in Chur, Switzerland, and explores his legacy as one of the most influential figures in expanding the boundaries of contemporary art.
Key facts
- Daniel Spoerri is a Swiss artist and Eat-Art pioneer.
- The exhibition is titled 'Lemusa: die Insel, auf der das Kochen zelebriert wird'.
- It is held at the Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur.
- The show is a commemorative exhibition (Gedenkausstellung).
- Spoerri brought cooking into galleries and made it museum-worthy.
- He expanded the concept of art like no other before or after him.
- Spoerri is known for his 'tableaux-pièges' and restaurant installations.
- The exhibition celebrates his fusion of culinary and visual arts.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Bündner Kunstmuseum Chur
Locations
- Chur
- Switzerland