FELIX GONZALEZ TORRES

Félix González-Torres, one of the most influential artists of his generation, lived and worked resolutely according to his own democ ratic ideology, determined to make this a better place for everyone. Combining principles of Conceptual Art, minimalism and politica l activism, González-Torres' arsenal included public billboards, giveaway piles of candy or posters and ordinary objects (clocks, mi rrors, light fixtures) often used to startling effect. His work challenged notions of public and private space, originality, authors hip and ...[Llegir més]