Gabriel Orozco Discusses Games, Picasso and the Purpose of Art on Podcast
In a recent episode of a podcast, Gabriel Orozco shares insights into his artistic approach, which focuses on transportation and the reimagining of common items. Born in 1962 in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, Orozco splits his residence among Tokyo, Mexico City, and New York. His diverse portfolio includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography, and installations, frequently featuring elements of games and sports. He acknowledges the impact of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Kurt Schwitters, Constantin Brancusi, On Kawara, and authors like Jorge Luis Borges and D.T. Suzuki. Sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, the podcast highlights venues where Orozco has showcased his work, including the Aspen Art Museum and Serpentine. His latest exhibition, Chronotopic, is on display at White Cube Bermondsey, London, until 8 November.
Key facts
- Gabriel Orozco was born in 1962 in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
- Orozco lives between Tokyo, Mexico City and New York.
- His work uses everyday objects and images, transformed through games or rigorous structural approaches.
- He has said everything he does relates to different forms of transportation, making materials vehicles for thought and action.
- His projects include drawings, paintings, found objects, handmade sculptures, photography and installation.
- He discusses his fascination with games and sports, the role of the audience, and influences including Pablo Picasso, Kurt Schwitters, Constantin Brancusi, On Kawara, Jorge Luis Borges and D.T. Suzuki.
- The podcast is sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, which offers guides to cultural organisations including Aspen Art Museum, MOT Tokyo, Serpentine and Fruitmarket.
- Orozco's exhibition Chronotopic, curated by Briony Fer, is at White Cube Bermondsey, London, until 8 November.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriel Orozco
- Pablo Picasso
- Kurt Schwitters
- Constantin Brancusi
- On Kawara
- Jorge Luis Borges
- D.T. Suzuki
- Eva Rothschild
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Briony Fer
Institutions
- White Cube
- Bloomberg Connects
- Aspen Art Museum
- MOT Tokyo
- Serpentine
- Fruitmarket
- Becontree Estate
Locations
- Jalapa
- Veracruz
- Mexico
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Mexico City
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- Colorado
- East London