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The Very Large Brick Pear and the Walking House

How do everyday objects, architecture and technology affect the human body, human behaviour and inter-human relationships? Berlin-based artist Judith Hopf explores these issues in art where humour is also a main factor. ‘Art shouldn’t be too serious,’ she says. Judith Hopf’s works are on display at SMK - National Gallery of Denmark from 10 May.

Giant pears have been carved out of solid cubes built out of red bricks. The inherently illogical nature of producing pear-shaped sculptures out of square bricks is typical of the artist Judith Hopf (b. …