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Jens Haaning (born 1965) is a Danish conceptual artist known for works that examine power structures, economics, migration, identity, and social relations. Since the 1990s, he has created installations, interventions, and multimedia projects that challenge cultural and political norms while encouraging public debate. Haaning often uses humor, irony, and provocative gestures to question established systems and the value assigned to art and labor. He gained international attention in 2021 with his controversial artwork Take the Money and Run, which sparked widespread discussion about artistic freedom, contracts, and the economics of contemporary art. Today, Haaning is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary conceptual art