Swiss-born artist Urs Fischer is renowned for his provocative and often transient sculptures and installations that challenge traditional material use and audience interaction. Fischer's educational background in photography at the Schule für Gestaltung in Zurich has profoundly informed his artistic approach, which is characterized by the manipulation of everyday objects into large-scale artworks. Notable works include Bread House and Lamp/Bear, which transform mundane objects into explorations of form and function. His installation What if the phone rings exemplifies his interest in the ephemeral nature of creation and destruction—a theme that permeates much of his work. Fischer's bold excavations and transformations within gallery spaces have been highlighted in major exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and solo shows at the Centre Pompidou and Kunsthaus Zürich. Currently based in New York and serving as an artist-in-residence at Delfina Studios in London, Fischer continues to push artistic boundaries, making him a significant figure in contemporary art.
