Summary Thomas Hirschhorn was invited by the renowned Dia Art Foundation to construct the 'Gramsci Monument' at Forest Houses, a social project in South Bronx, NY. The installation is an homage to the Italian political philosopher and communist Antonio Gramsci. Local residents assisted in setting up the art installation and running the site. As a result, the 'Gramsci Monument' simultaneously became a neighborhood meeting point as well as the mecca of the art world for one summer. The filmmaker accompanied this venture and explores the aspirations and reality of Hirschhorn's artistic work. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 22, 2015
Countries of origin : Switzerland
Official sites : official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies : Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) Soap Factory Productions Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft (SRG)
Summary Thomas Hirschhorn was invited by the renowned Dia Art Foundation to construct the 'Gramsci Monument' at Forest Houses, a social project in South Bronx, NY. The installation is an homage to the Italian political philosopher and communist Antonio Gramsci. Local residents assisted in setting up the art installation and running the site. As a result, the 'Gramsci Monument' simultaneously became a neighborhood meeting point as well as the mecca of the art world for one summer. The filmmaker accompanied this venture and explores the aspirations and reality of Hirschhorn's artistic work. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 22, 2015
Countries of origin : Switzerland
Official sites : official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies : Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) Soap Factory Productions Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft (SRG)
