Name: Hans Haacke at the Guggenheim Museum

Date: 1985 - 1995

Location: North America

SubjectPolitical/Economic/Social Opinion

MediumInstallation


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Artist: Hans Haacke

Confronting Bodies: Guggenheim Museum

Date of Action: 1971

Specific Location: New York City

Description of Artwork:  "Shalopsky et al Manhattan Real Estate Holdings, A Real time Social System, As of May 1, 1971."

Description of Incident:  Haacke's exhibition is canceled at the Guggenheim Museum because his show deals with "specific social situations" not considered art.

Results of Incident: Exhibition remained canceled.

Source: National Association of Artists Organizations

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