Francis Alÿs: Walking as Political and Urban Practice
Walking is central to the work of Francis Alÿs. Trained as an architect, he places great importance on how he moves through cities, using his actions to signal political, social, and urban engagement. The article from artpress (December 2000) examines Alÿs's practice, emphasizing the act of walking as a form of artistic and critical intervention in urban space.
Key facts
- Walking is the central axis of Francis Alÿs's work.
- Alÿs trained as an architect.
- He places great importance on how he traverses cities.
- His actions indicate political, social, and urban engagement.
- The article was published in artpress in December 2000.
- The article is titled 'Francis Alÿs, simple passant'.
Entities
Artists
- Francis Alÿs
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —