In my thesis I focus on the role of humour in contemporary art. In the first part, I present four different theories of humour. I then elaborate on some of the practices of artists who use strategies of humour. Finally, I move on to the practical part, in which I analyse the elements of humour in my own light installation titled The Observer. The purpose of the work is to explore the impact of humour on the experience and understanding of artworks.
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