Thomas Hirschhorn's Clean Aesthetic at Alfonso Artiaco

Thomas Hirschhorn's solo exhibition at Alfonso Artiaco in Naples presents a stark departure from his signature accumulative aesthetic. Instead of chaotic assemblages, the show features orderly poster displays that simulate social media posts, exploring authorship and appropriation. Hirschhorn uses a deliberately naive graphic style reminiscent of Art Brut to critique the overwhelming digital information and influencer culture. The penultimate room reveals the exhibition's mood board, referencing Institutional Critique, Michael Asher, Philippe Parreno, Davide Minuti, and Giulio Paolini, exposing the mechanisms behind art and influence. The exhibition runs at Alfonso Artiaco in Naples in 2021.