Conversations | Make me laugh: Harnessing the power of humor and satire


Artworks injected with humor play to one of the most elemental human responses – laughter. While the current art establishment tends to disregard humor, it remains disarmingly effective in challenging authority and evoking deeper meaning after the giggles fade. At its best, funny art is both boldly confrontational and subtly critical. Join artists whose practices employ slapstick, satire, or pranks in a discussion about how levity resonates in the visual arts today, and why we should ask for more.

Monster Chetwynd, Artist, Zürich
Sophie Jung, Artist, Basel
Moderator: Tom Morton, Writer and curator, Rochester

The Art Basel 2024 Conversations program is curated by Kimberly Bradley.
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