Pieces of Time: Maarten Baas on His Time-Related Art Works
Lezing — Alle tijd van de wereld(Please note this lecture is in English, the other lectures in this series are in Dutch)
In the lecture series Time Thinkers, we put time on hold for a moment, to take a closer look at it. The path from birth to death, the cycle of the seasons, the rhythm of day and night… time is a mysterious phenomenon that has fascinated artists, philosophers and scientists for thousands of years. How do we measure time, and more importantly, how do we shape it? What does it really mean to be productive, or to make the most of your day?
Starting in May, the museum will be open longer every first Thursday of the month. During these evenings, we invite different speakers to reflect on the philosophical, subjective, cultural, and economic meanings of time.
Pieces of Time: Maarten Baas on His Time-Related Art Works
(Please note this lecture is in English, the other lectures in this series are in Dutch)
Maarten Baas is known for his Real Time clocks; films in which a person indicates the time for 12 hours. The Sweepers Clock and The Son from this series are also featured in the exhibition All the Time in the World. In his broad oeuvre, the theme of time often plays a crucial role. During this lecture, Maarten will highlight some of his works and discuss the inspiration behind the concept and the creation of his art. The lecture will be conducted in English.
Maarten Baas (1978) is a Dutch artist and designer, who graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2002. His studio is based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Baas is considered one of the most influential artist-designers of the early twenty-first century. His works walks the boundaries between art and design. He occupies a unique position in the field, embodying conceptual art, craftsmanship, installation, public space and performance into his oeuvre. He is known for his rebellious, intellectual, theatrical and artistic style.
Maarten Baas by Ezgi Turksoy
