Bullfinches breed across the woodland areas of Eurasia and have a characteristic fluted song. They keep the same partner for life and are usually seen in pairs or small groups. Considered a pest in the 16th century, they are currently an endangered species.
A still image from The Loverfinch by Carsten Höller. His artworks have a strong experiential nature, often resembling scientific experimentation. Inspired by the 18th century German ornithologist Count of Rosenau, Höller’s The Loverfinch weaves together the artist’s process of teaching a melody to bullfinches with a love story featuring a village girl, an ornithologist and the birds he trainedto seduce her.
