Fischli & Weiss’s work is characterized by a playful yet profound examination of the mundane, often employing humor and irony to reveal deeper truths about the human condition. One of their most famous works,
The Way Things Go (1987), is a video that documents a chain reaction of everyday objects, highlighting the delicate balance between chaos and order.
« In a certain way, it leads to a dissolution of the self if all of these things simply whirl about unanswered—a feverish, disorientated state that’s upsetting because it’s unstoppable. »
David Weiss
Their art frequently blurs the line between high and low culture, inviting viewers to find meaning in the seemingly trivial aspects of life. The duo's work has been widely exhibite
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Fischli & Weiss’s work is characterized by a playful yet profound examination of the mundane, often employing humor and irony to reveal deeper truths about the human condition. One of their most famous works,
The Way Things Go (1987), is a video that documents a chain reaction of everyday objects, highlighting the delicate balance between chaos and order.
« In a certain way, it leads to a dissolution of the self if all of these things simply whirl about unanswered—a feverish, disorientated state that’s upsetting because it’s unstoppable. »
David Weiss
Their art frequently blurs the line between high and low culture, inviting viewers to find meaning in the seemingly trivial aspects of life. The duo's work has been widely exhibited and remains highly influential in the contemporary art world, celebrated for its wit, inventiveness, and philosophical depth. (
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