Peter & David Fischl & Weiss
Peter Fischli (Switzerland, 1952) and David Weiss (Switzerland, 1946–2012) formed an influential artistic duo known for their playful and conceptual works. Through films, sculptures, and installations, they explored the mundane, humor, and philosophical questions, with iconic works like The Way Things Go.
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Peter & David Fischl & Weiss
Untitled, Zurich Airport 2000, 2007
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Our aim wasn’t to think about the questions themselves too much, but about someone coming up with all those questions.
- Peter Fischl & David Weiss
- Peter Fischl & David Weiss
Peter Fischli (b. 1952 Switzerland) and David Weiss (b. 1946 Switzerland, d. 2012 Switzerland) were a Swiss artist duo known for their collaborative works that explore the absurdities of everyday life through a variety of media, including sculpture, photography, video, and installation. 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. 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. (Artist website)
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