Camille Henrot Explores Labor, Care, and Ecology at Copenhagen Contemporary
Copenhagen Contemporary presents a solo exhibition by French artist Camille Henrot, examining the interconnections between human labor, care work, relationships, and environmental responsibility. The show features a range of sculptures and installations, including a piece depicting dogs made from felted wool, wax, metal, and wood, some with tools like pliers as heads, standing on blue tartan fabric as if held by a dog walker. Henrot's multidisciplinary practice weaves together personal and societal themes, addressing how care and domestic work are often undervalued. The exhibition runs at the Copenhagen Contemporary art center, which is known for hosting large-scale installations and contemporary art. Henrot, who gained international recognition with her 2013 work "Grosse Fatigue" at the Venice Biennale, continues to explore systems of knowledge, labor, and ecology. The show is part of the museum's ongoing program and is supported by Monopol magazine.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Copenhagen Contemporary features Camille Henrot
- Themes include care work, relationships, social responsibility, and ecology
- Sculptures include dogs made from felted wool, wax, metal, and wood
- One dog sculpture has a pliers head, another is formed from a chain
- Dogs stand on blue tartan fabric as if being walked
- Henrot known for 2013 Venice Biennale work 'Grosse Fatigue'
- Copenhagen Contemporary focuses on large-scale contemporary art
- Exhibition supported by Monopol magazine
Entities
Artists
- Camille Henrot
Institutions
- Copenhagen Contemporary
- Monopol
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark