rirkrit tiravanija

Rirkrit Tiravanija, untitled 1992 (free), 1992, installation view at 303 gallery, New York

interview

by JÉRÔME SANS

 

Beginning in the ’90s, the acclaimed Thai contemporary artist reshaped the definition of art by focusing on social relationships and collective experiences — often through cooking and sharing meals. His analog multimedia actions are more than symbolic: they create genuine encounters, social exchange, and human connection — outside both the art market’s logic and digital networks.

 

JÉRÔME SANS — Your work has always emphasized the importance of community, spaces for gathering, and shared experiences. How did you come to view art not just as a vehicle for inner contemplation but also as a platform for social interaction?

RIRKRIT TIRAVANIJA — I think that’s part of my questioning about art. One question was: after the readymade, what comes…