Fischli/Weiss Retrospective at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam hosted a retrospective of Swiss artist duo Peter Fischli and David Weiss from December 7, 2003 to February 8, 2004. The exhibition showcased their collaborative work spanning over two decades, known for blending the mundane with the absurd through sculpture, photography, and film. Key pieces included their iconic video "Der Lauf der Dinge" (The Way Things Go) and the polyurethane foam sculptures from the series "Plötzlich diese Übersicht" (Suddenly This Overview). The show highlighted their influence on contemporary art with their deadpan humor and exploration of everyday objects.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from December 7, 2003 to February 8, 2004
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam hosted the show
- Featured works by Peter Fischli and David Weiss
- Included video 'Der Lauf der Dinge'
- Included polyurethane foam sculptures from 'Plötzlich diese Übersicht'
- Retrospective covered over 20 years of collaboration
- The duo is known for blending mundane and absurd
- Exhibition highlighted their deadpan humor
Entities
Artists
- Peter Fischli
- David Weiss
Institutions
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
- artpress
Locations
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
Sources
- artpress —