Richard Artschwager, The hydraulic door check ; [anlässlich der Ausstellung Richard Artschwager: The Hydraulic Door Check. Skulptur, Malerei, Zeichnung, MAK Wien, 27. März - 16. Juni 2002]

One of the pioneers of contemporary object and installation art, Richard Artschwager's three-dimensional paintings and two-dimensional sculptures wittily evoke associations with commonplace objects such as furniture and household appliances. Accompanying essays consider Artschwager's artistic development, the meaning of surface quality in his work, and his place within the context of relevant art movements.