Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other

Art that breathes. Dreams that drip. Wishes that travel. Step into the playful, poetic, and profoundly human world of Rivane Neuenschwander, one of Brazil’s most captivating contemporary artists. Whether she's collecting anonymously created objects from bars and restaurants or installing dripping buckets in the middle of a forest, Neuenschwander transforms everyday moments into immersive experiences that are both joyful and thought-provoking. Her work is a celebration of responsiveness, creativity, and the power of participation. This is the artist’s first full-length monograph, capturing the full scope of her wide-ranging practice—from painting and sculpture to film, photography, installation, and collaborative public actions.

Among her most beloved works is “I Wish Your Wish”, an installation where visitors select colorful ribbons printed with the hopes of others and leave behind their own wishes in return, creating a collective landscape of dreams. In “First Love”, she invites participants to describe their first crush to a forensic artist, turning memory and emotion into portraiture. Even something as subtle as a leaky bucket in the woods becomes magical in her hands, as time, chance, and rhythm turn into artistic tools. With insightful texts by Richard Flood, Paulo Herkenhoff, Lars Bang Larsen, Yasmil Raymond, and Rachael Thomas, this book offers a beautifully illustrated look into Neuenschwander’s poetic universe. It’s a world where art becomes a living, breathing process—and every ordinary day holds the potential for transformation.

Open it up. Participate. Daydream. A Day Like Any Other is a reminder that no day is truly ordinary when you’re alive to its possibilities.

Details 

• Paperback
• 244 pages 
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in