Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument (2015)
Thomas Hirschhorn, one of the few Swiss artists of world renown, often touches on social wounds with his provocative works. In 2013, Hirschhorn built a monument for Italian philosopher and communist Antonio Gramsci in a public housing project in the Bronx. The contentious artist collaborated with neighborhood residents whose everyday life is impacted by poverty, unemployment and crime. Conflicts and misunderstandings are bound to arise as Hirschhorn’s absolute devotion to art is confronted with the resident’s lack of prospects and fatalistic outlooks. The «Gramsci Monument» becomes a summer-long experiment where diverse worlds collide: blacks and whites, the art elite and street kids, party people and poets, politicians and philosophers. A nuanced film about art, politics and passion.
Cast
- Thomas Hirschhorn - Himself
Screenplay
Keywords
philosophy, social work, bronx, new york city, contemporary art, artfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument about?
- Thomas Hirschhorn, one of the few Swiss artists of world renown, often touches on social wounds with his provocative works. In 2013, Hirschhorn built a monument for Italian philosopher and communist Antonio Gramsci in a public housing project in the Bronx. The contentious artist collaborated with neighborhood residents whose everyday life is impacted by poverty, unemployment and crime. Conflicts and misunderstandings are bound to arise as Hirschhorn’s absolute devotion to art is confronted with the resident’s lack of prospects and fatalistic outlooks. The «Gramsci Monument» becomes a summer-long experiment where diverse worlds collide: blacks and whites, the art elite and street kids, party people and poets, politicians and philosophers. A nuanced film about art, politics and passion.
- Who directed Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument?
- Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument was directed by Angelo A. Lüdin.
- Who stars in Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument?
- Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument stars Thomas Hirschhorn.
- How long is Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument?
- Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument?
- Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument is a Documentary film.
- Where was Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument produced?
- Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument was produced in Switzerland.