Rhine Purification Flashcards
Made “Rhine Water Purification Plant”
Hans Haacke
artistic movement founded in Germany trying to create innovative and interactive artworks in different medias
Zero Group (pg. 76)
artworks that incorporate movement
Kinetic art (pg. 76)
an art movement where the concept or idea behind the artwork is more important than the physical object
Conceptual Art (pg. 76)
art practice that critically examines and challenges the institutions, conventions, and power structures of the art world
Institutional Critique (pg. 76)
refers to artworks that bring to light the structures of social and financial power that give prominence and prestige to art museums
Institutional Critique
Where was Hans Haacke born
Cologne, Germany
What year was Hans Haacke born
1936
Where has Haacke been based since 1965
NYC
With which group was Haacke associated early in his career
The Zero Group
Where was the Zero Group formed
Düsseldorf
What type of art is the Zero Group known for
Kinetic artworks
contemporary art movements Haacke has been a proponent of
Land art, kinetic art, conceptual art, or institutional critique
Where was the “Rhine Water Purification Plant” installed
Museum Haus Lange in Krefeld, Germany
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) type of operation does the installation represent
Graywater reclamation operation
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What kinds of systems does Haacke engage with through this artwork
Economic and environmental systems
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) How does the size of Haacke’s installation compare to a full-scale industrial plant
It’s much smaller
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) Where does the water used in the installation come from
The nearby Rhine River
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What materials are used in the filtration process of the installation
Chemicals, charcoal, and sand
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What living organisms were added to the clean water tank to demonstrate effectiveness
Goldfish
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) Where does the excess water from the installation go
It is pumped outdoors into the museum’s garden
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) How can the garden be viewed from the exhibition space
Through a window
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What did the clean water fill
A rectangula Plexiglas prism on the floor
What series did Haacke’s functional water-purifying system in Krefeld extend
A series incorporating real-time water cycles and ecological concerns
When did Haacke begin experimenting with the movement of water within Plexiglas containers
1963
The best-known experiment by Haacke involving water in Plexiglas
Condensation Cube
Made “Condensation Cube”
Hans Haacke
What years did the Condensation Cube span
1963-65
What material is the “Condensation Cube” made of
Plexiglas
What natural processes are demonstrated inside the “Condensation Cube”
Evaporation and condensation
What influences the cycle of evaporation and condensation in the “Condensation Cube”
The relative temperature of the box’s environment
What prominent theme do Haacke’s works address
The liquid state of water
Artpiece that features a rectangular prism suspended from the ceiling
Wave
Made “Wave”
Hans Haacke
What causes the rectangular prism in “Wave” to move
Air currents in the room and the movement of liquid within the box
What materials are commonly used in Haacke’s related works
Plexiglas walls and liquid
How does Haacke define a “sculpture” that interacts with its environment
It’s no longer regarded as an object but as part of a continuous system
According to Haacke, what do art objects merge with
The environment
How does Haacke describe the systems in his art
As real and composed of interdependent processes
In audience-participation works, what role might the viewer play
The source of energy or a necessary presence
How does Haacke differentiate a system from an imagined concept
A system is real, not imagined
What name did Jack Burnham give to Haacke’s works
Wind and Water Works
Named Haacke’s works “Wind and Water Works”
Jack Burnham
In which seminal exhibition was Haacke invited to participate in 1969
“Earth Art” @ Cornell Univeristy
Where was Earth Art held
Andrew Dickson White Museum of Art at Cornell University
What did Haacke create indoors for the exhibition
A large pile of dirt planted with rye grass seeds
What type of plant did Haacke use in the solarium installation
Fast-growing rye grass
One of the seminal early exhibitions of Land art
“Earth Art”
Where did Haacke create works for Earth Art
Both indoors and outdoors
Made “Grass Grows”
Hans Haacke
What did “Grass Grows” depict during the exhibition
A full cycle of life and death, from sprouting to withering
Where did Haacke create his outdoor piece for Earth Art
In one of Cornell’s gorges beneath a waterfall
Made “Ice Rope”
Hans Haacke
Sculpture that Haacke intended for natural water spray frozen on the rope
Ice Rope
Why did “Ice Rope” not form as intended
Weather was unpredictable and a warm snap melted the ice, leaving only the exposed rope
Where was the location for “Ice Rope”
Upstate NY, Cornell
What was the title of Haacke’s 1970 work
MoMA Poll
What was the Plexiglas box in “MoMA Poll” used for
It had a slot cut into the top for participants to vote
What did participants in “MoMA Poll” vote on
A question about the Southeast Asian policy of Governor Nelson Rockefeller; included yes or no answer
What was Nelson Rockefeller’s role at MoMA
He was a member of the Board of Trustees and its former president
What broader issues did MoMA Poll ask participants to consider
The relationship between the museum, U.S. politics, and the Vietnam War
Made “Shapolsky et al Manhattan Real Estate Holdings, A Real Time Social System as of May 1, 1971”
Hans Haacke
What was the title of Haacke’s 1971 work
Shapolsky et al Manhattan Real Estate Holdings, A Real Time Social System as of May 1, 1971
What did Haacke’s “Shapolsky” work include
146 photographs of Manhattan apartment buildings and documents about a slumlord’s activities
Where was Haacke’s “Shapolsky” originally scheduled to be shown
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
(Shapolsky) Why was Haacke’s exhibition canceled
The museum director attempted to censor the artwork, despite it using public records
(Shapolsky) How long before the exhibition was the cancellation
6 weeks before it was scheduled to open
What year did Haacke begin “Rhine Water Purification Plant”
1972
Which company was identified as the largest polluter of the Rhine River in Haacke’s installation
A factory from the Bayer group of corporations
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) Haacke harbored concerns about the relationship betweem
Museum Haus Lange and wealthy industrial magnets responsible for the Rhine River’s pollution
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What did Haacke include names of as part of the installation
the names of the local companies most responsible for the Rhine’s pollution
How much untreated wastewater did the City of Krefeld pour into the Rhine in 1972
About 11 billion gallons
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What format did Haacke use to display the polluters in his installation
A large triptych
Who supported Haacke’s “Rhine Water Purification Plant” at Krefeld
The director of the Krefeld Art Museums, which included th Haus Lange
(Rhine Water Purification Plant) What kind of help did Haacke receive for his filtration system
Technical help from local experts
What does “Rhine Water Purification Plant” reveal about communities and art
It shows the interrelation between natural resources, public art spaces, and environmental contributions
Which museum included the Haus Lange where the installation was supported
The Krefeld Art Museums
