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 a bit like how you mix cocktails - with ingredients like budget, history and location. Florentijn Hofman bitebudgetcocktail 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
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
The Internet is fascinating but also stupid in a way. You only see two-dimensional images, and you think you've seen it and know it. Florentijn Hofman dimensionalfascinatehave Change image and share on social
I want people to get inspired by public space - their space. People tend to forget about it because they do the daily thing, but putting up these sculptures breaks the routine. Florentijn Hofman breakdailyforget Change image and share on social
If you work in a public space, you have to be aware that no one is buying a ticket. Florentijn Hofman awarebuypublic Change image and share on social
I really hate rubber ducks, actually. Florentijn Hofman duckhaterubber 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
My sculptures cause an uproar, astonishment, and put a smile on your face. Florentijn Hofman astonishmentfaceput Change image and share on social