Philippe Thomas: MACBA Barcelona 2000
A posthumous exhibition of Philippe Thomas at MACBA in Barcelona ran from September 20 to November 24, 2000. Thomas, who died in 1995, had stipulated that his name be automatically removed from his exhibitions. Through his concept of "ready-made belong to everyone," he forced the viewer to become a full character in the artwork. The show explored his critique of authorship and the art market.
Key facts
- Philippe Thomas died in 1995.
- Exhibition at MACBA Barcelona from 20/09/2000 to 24/11/2000.
- Thomas imposed that his name disappear from his exhibitions.
- His concept: 'ready-made appartiennent à tout le monde' (ready-mades belong to everyone).
- The viewer becomes a full character in the artwork.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Thomas
Institutions
- MACBA Barcelona
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
Sources
- artpress —