A Journey that Wasn't, 2005

The relationship between reality and the imagination, the stratification of stories and interpretations, and the field of experience as a territory subject to continuous modifications are some of the themes that Pierre Huyghe addresses. For the artist, the concept of the exhibition, its possible for mats, as well as the relation with the museums or the institutions, are always a matter of analysis, and his resulting works are open to diverse media, including digital animations, installations, films, books, and parades. Opening doors that are usually shut, Huyghe favors works of a performative nature and often seeks the collaboration of other artists, involving curators and the public in events that resemble festivals. [...]