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Thomas Hirschhorn

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Graphic designer and artist

Swiss artist Thomas Hirschorn is best known for his use of everydayday materials such as plastic, cardboard and packing tape. His works include Cavemanman (2002) for which he turned a gallery into a cave using cardboard and wood. He was born in Bern, and worked in Paris as a graphic artist before joining the group of Communist graphic designers, Grapus. Hirschhorn's work has been exhibited at the Hayward Gallery and the Tate in London, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. He was the recipient of the 2000/2001 Marchel Duchamp Prize, and the 2004 Joseph Beuys Prize.

Other talks, lectures and conversations featuring Thomas Hirschhorn

Iran debate

"What to do about Iran?", featuring Daniel Levy, Fawaz Gerges, and Roxane Farmanfarmaian, RGS, 7th June

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Thomas Friedman

One of America's most influential columnists on the decline of America, at the Royal Institution, 13th June 2012

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Eagleman talk

American neuroscientist David Eagleman on the science of hatred and dehumanisation, RIBA, 24th May 2012

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