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Elmgreen & Dragset

DanishDanish
, b. 1961

Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, a Berlin-based artist duo since 1995, are known for their large-scale installations and thought-provoking artworks. Their solo exhibitions have been held at prestigious institutions globally, including the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Fondazione Prada, and Tate Modern. They have also participated in numerous biennials, such as those in Venice, Istanbul, and São Paulo. Notable works include Van Gogh’s Ear (2016), Prada Marfa (2005), and The Hive (2020). They also created the Memorial to the Homosexuals Persecuted under the National Socialist Regime in Berlin, installed in Tiergarten park. Their achievements include being shortlisted for the Hugo Boss Prize, receiving the Preis der Nationalgalerie, and curating the 15th Istanbul Biennial. Elmgreen & Dragset have received multiple honors, including honorary doctorates and the B.Z.-Kulturpreis.