Eric Hattan (Bilingual edition): Five O'Clock Shadow

Eric Hattan's Five o'clock Shadow at the Museum Langmatt is an intervention that contrasts the historic villa's Belle Epoque architecture with worn clothing, metal parts, and other less exquisite materials. The dialogue between the present and the Belle Epoque is documented in the film.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 60 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Eric Hattan, renowned for his cunning interventions in public spaces, has once again managed to create surprise by disrupting the familiar order. This remarkable feat is also evident at the Museum Langmatt, which has invited the Swiss artist to engage in playful interventions on its premises. The historic villa, adorned with mahogany parquet flooring, exquisite carpets, chandeliers, and meticulously manicured gardens, serves as a contrasting backdrop for Hattan's installations, which are composed of worn clothing, metal parts, and other less refined materials.

Five o'clock Shadow captures the ensuing dialogue that unfolds between the rich contrast between the present and the Belle Epoque, and showcases how the venerable building is being tangibly revitalized. Through his artistic endeavors, Hattan challenges the boundaries of traditional art and invites viewers to explore new perspectives and interpretations of the world around them. The Museum Langmatt is fortunate to host such a captivating and thought-provoking exhibition, which continues to inspire and engage visitors from all walks of life.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 219 x 312 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775754187