Originally trained as a scientist with a doctorate in biology, Belgium-born Carsten Holler is inspired by research experiments and the world around him. His works reflect social spaces like amusement parks, the zoo or a playground but he puts an expected twist onto each of them. One of the subjects hes always centered on has been mushrooms. Since 1994, theyve been a regular feature in his works. Of course, in true artist style, these arent your ordinary mushroom, theyre gigantic ones, and sometimes, theyre suspended from the ceiling! In 2000, he showed the Upside Down Mushroom Room at Fondazione Prada in Milan. Carsten Hollers giant mushrooms are now back at Frieze 2014. For the Gagosian Gallery’s stand at Frieze, Höller has created an installation that mimics a playground for children. Within it, visitors will find a giant mushroom thats asking to be played with. It rocks from side-to-side.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:13:26 +0000
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