The slugs are ascending this steep city staircase that leads up to a huge Catholic church, essentially signifying their slow crawl towards death. The work reminds us of religion, mortality, natural decay, and the slow suffocation of commercialized societies. Florentijn Hofman ascendcatholicchurch share on social
That is the effect of my sculptures in the public domain: people are making contact with each other again. Florentijn Hofman contactdomaineffect Change image and share on social
I wanted to use the hippo to get people out of their homes, away from the Internet and the TV, and to explore London with a new perspective. Florentijn Hofman explorehippohome Change image and share on social
I make work not to give answers but to question things. Florentijn Hofman answergivemake Change image and share on social
I've always said the rubber duck is a yellow catalyst. Florentijn Hofman catalystduckhave Change image and share on social
I love it when people travel to see one of my works, and I always make time to meet and talk with them. Florentijn Hofman lovemakemeet Change image and share on social
In Holland, we have a saying: 'A knife cuts on two sides.' With the rubber duck, I'm trying to show people what they haven't been seeing in their public space. When the rubber duck is there and when it's gone, you know. Florentijn Hofman cutduckholland share on social
