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(DO WE DREAM UNDER THE SAME
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018)
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This two dimensional work by Rirkrit Tira anija
is fascinating and highly worthy of study as
a compelling e ample of Conceptual Art
where the aesthetic e perience arises not
only from the object itself but also through
the iewer s critical engagement with it.
At the heart of the piece is the phrase
W R A N R TH SA SKY a
uestion that resonates with and reflects
the ideals of The Land a utopian artist led
community co founded by Rirkrit. Concei ed
as a space for creati e collaboration The Land
fosters coe istence mutual understanding
and sustainability among people of di erse
backgrounds. The phrase first appeared in
the
Art Basel e hibition and has since
de eloped into his later artworks. n this
work it is set against a newspaper page
that the artist uses as a background a
choice that adds comple ity and depth to
its interpretation. pen ended and thought
pro oking the piece in ites the iewer to
reflect uestion and engage from their
own perspecti es.
