Objects and installations that interfere with the order of a local thermodynamic system. Interferences in public spaces, galleries and using objects.

Museums climate

In the exhibition space, the climatic conditions of various art museums worldwide were sequentially reproduced. Based on provided measurements, the average temperature and humidity of the exhibition rooms were recreated, accurately reflecting the local climate of each museum. Text by Christiane Fricke, Kunstforum International 144 (1999)

12.3 – 18.3. CITY GALLERY WELLINGTON. 19,4°C – 22,8° C. WELLINGTON
19.3 – 25.3. MARUGAME GENICHIRO-INOKOMA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. 20,0°C – 22,0°C. KAGAWA
26.3. -1.4. MUSEU DE ARTE CONTEMPOÂNEA DA USP. 22,0°C – 22,8° C.
SÂO PAULO
2.4. – 8.4. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF CHICAGO. 68° F- 72° F.
CHICAGO

Projeto t

Local temperature relations are generated in the urban space of Sao Paulo. Urban objects enter into an ideal thermal relationship with their surroundings by heating or cooling them temporarily. Realized with the support of the Goethe Institute Sao Paulo in a two week urban project. Accompanied by a catalogue, documentary film and a catalogue with a text by Herbert Sturm – Academy of Fine Arts Munich.

Essay by Heribert Sturm, Essay by Karoly Koller

 

Imaging factor t

temperature images: objects are represented on a metal image surface by their temperatures.

 

Sao Paulo Street Piece

During the exhibition, the current temperature of sao Paulo’s streets is generated in a piece of asphalt. Steel frame, asphalt, heating device, control loop, Essay by Nicole Frenzel

connecting roads

Temperatures of the connecting roads between Munich and Lisbon

 

yesterday’s temperatures

The previous day’s temperatures of European cities were reproduced in the studio room. A Juno heater was used for this purpose. The photo documentation is in a private collection.