The works of art in Out of Sight! Art of the Senses feature elements that invite us not only to look but also to listen, smell, touch, and even taste. Here on the blog, we’re taking a closer look at some of the more unusual sensory experiences you can expect in the exhibition.
Installation view of Rirkrit Tiravanija’s untitled 1992 (cure), 1992. Cloth tent, table, stools, teakettle, hot plate, ceramic teapots and cups, metal shelf, loose tea, and water, 137 3/4 x 137 3/4 x 137 3/4 inches (349.9 x 349.9 x 349.9 cm). Collection Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; A.W. Mellon Acquisition Endowment Fund (2001.12.A-L). Photograph by Kevin Bohner.
This exhibition offers the rare opportunity to eat or drink some works of art. You are invited to enter the saffron tent of Rirkrit Tiravanija’s untitled 1992 (cure), where you will be offered a cup of tea and a place to talk and rest. Here, your participation in the ritual of sharing tea is what helps create the artwork.
