ABSOLUT ART AWARD 2010: Interview with Rirkrit Tiravanija

On November 4th, 2010, Thai artist Rirkrit Tiravanija recieved the
Absolut Art Award at the official ceremony in Stockholm.

The Absolut Art Award is an annual event, which was instituted by
ABSOLUT VODKA in conjunction with its 30-year anniversary in 2009. It
celebrates artists challenging conventions through the integration of
art forms, and reinforces the brand's commitment to creativity.

The jury's citation reads: "Rirkrit Tiravanija is awarded the Absolut
Art Award 2010 for his ability to rule out conventional
categorization. Tiravanija's expressive world is one of hospitality
and generosity. Through social events, cooking, sharing and
architectural environments, often reflecting on art, Rirkrit humbly
invites the audience to interact."

The award ceremony was followed by a lecture at Atelier and a
performance, titeled "Ne Travaillez Jamais", at Moderna Museet in
Stockholm.

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