Hans Haacke: 4 Decades

2007 / 58 min. / color
Directed by Michael Blackwood

Hans Haacke is a key figure in contemporary art whose work intersects with conceptual, pop, minimal and land art. Haacke’s strong political, cultural and social concerns are reflected in his installations, texts and sculptures. Hans Haacke: 4 Decades follows the artist through his retrospectives in Berlin and Hamburg, documenting his riveting conversation with art historian Jon Bird. The work in these long awaited, non-chronologically arranged exhibitions reveals Haacke’s strong convictions and desire for justice for all. 

Biography and significance of Hans Haacke on The Art Story.