Rirkrit Tiravanija
1961–
Introduction
Rirkrit Tiravanija (Thai: ฤกษ์ฤทธิ์ ตีระวนิช, pronunciation: [rɯk-rit tira-wanit] or Tea-rah-vah-nit) is a Thai contemporary artist residing in New York City, Berlin, and Chiangmai, Thailand. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1961. His installations often take the form of stages or rooms for sharing meals, cooking, reading or playing music; architecture or structures for living and socializing are a core element in his work.
Wikidata identifier
Q989861
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Introduction
Known for his participatory installations, especially those in which he cooks; the exhibition serves as a document of the opening event, exploring issues of social experience, the artist's role as provider, and the mix of high art and conventional activity.
Country of birth
Argentina
Roles
Artist, conceptual artist, installation artist, performance artist, photographer
ULAN identifier
500114916
Names
Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rirkrit Tiravinija
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed November 8, 2024.
