Peter Fischli and David Weiss’s collaborative practice spans sculpture, photography, video, and installation, focusing on everyday objects and scenarios to explore humor, chance, and the poetic possibilities within the mundane. Their work challenges distinctions between art and life by transforming common materials and situations into playful yet thoughtful experiences. Their sculptures often replicate ordinary items with meticulous detail, emphasizing materiality and the tension between reality and artifice. Photography and film are used to document and extend their interest in the absurdity and unpredictability of daily life, inviting viewers to reconsider perception and meaning. Through a conceptual yet accessible approach, their practice reveals the extraordinary within the banal, highlighting the complexity and humor embedded in everyday existence. Their works prompt reflection on time, cause and effect, and the subtle dynamics of objects and environments. ...
