Carsten Höller was born in Brussels, Belgium. He lives and works in Fasta, Sweden.
Carsten Höller holds a doctorate in biology, and he uses his training as a scientist in his work as an artist, concentrating particularly on the nature of human relationships. Viewer participation is the key to all of Höller's sculptures, but it is less an end in itself than a vehicle to informally test the artist's theories concerning human perception and physiological reactions. Equal parts scientific experiment and sensual encounter, Höller's works are most frequently devoted to his singular obsession—chemically analyzing the nature of human emotions. Solandra Greenhouse, a work created for this exhibition, is a garden filled the with the Solandra maxima vine, a plant that exudes pheromones capable of inducing amorous feelings. Coupled with strobe lighting intended to create a slight disorientation in the visitor, the experience of the Solandra Greenhouse is meant to recapitulate the physical effects of falling in love.
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Höller, Carsten
Upside Down Mushroom Room
Date: 2005 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Other/Unknown Technique: Installation
Höller, Carsten
Forte dei Marmi Upside Down
Date: 2007 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Other/Unknown Technique: Computer print
Höller, Carsten
Pink Dolphin
Date: 1999 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Animals Technique: Sculpture
Höller, Carsten
Soma Series (2)
Date: 2008 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Other/Unknown Technique: Computer print
Höller, Carsten
Teilungen
Date: 2009 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Abstract Technique: Oil on canvas
Höller, Carsten
Key to the Laboratory of Doubt (Edition for Parkett 77)
Date: 2006 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Other/Unknown Technique: Sculpture
Höller, Carsten
Teilungen
Date: 2009 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Abstract Technique: Oil on canvas
Höller, Carsten
Doppelpilzvitrinen
Date: 2009 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Other/Unknown Technique: Installation
Höller, Carsten
Hippopotamus
Date: 2007 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Animals Technique: Sculpture
Höller, Carsten
Gesangskanarienmobile (Singing Canaries Mobile)
Date: 2009 Movement: Relational Art Theme: Animals Technique: Installation