Archive for August 2014
One from the Vault
Just found this image of Rebecca Mellor’s work I cant go on, I’ll go on; Like I said I would from group show Vault at The Bank, Carlisle, 2010. And there’s my work, acting as a doorway in the background. Have a look at this and other works on Rebecca’s website here. The Bank was an…
Read MoreHow do YOU pronounce Behemoth?
It’s a first for me; reading a book recommended by a T-shirt of Gregor Wright’s. Or rather, reading a book on which a T-shirt was based. Read Mikhail Bulgakov’s lightly & wittily written, vividly realised, image-packed masterpiece here. There’s a solvent cat involved.
Read MoreRoom 237
Just re-watched this mesmerising 2012 documentary directed by Rodney Ascher. You can see it all on YouTube, but why not buy it instead? Here’s a YouTube clip: Danny’s Impossible Tricycle Ride
Read MoreMaking Eyes
The installation of Douglas’ work at GoMA for Generation is a real treat. Includes almost everything so of course, Making Eyes is in there. Watch it here: Making Eyes
Read MoreNo Other Possibility
Ahhhh, my new favourite thing, Negativland. So this is my new favourite film. Made in ’89. I don’t have favourite years. No Other Possibility
Read MoreOuter Space
A short film by Peter Tscherkassky that I’m watching on repeat. Outer Space
Read MoreAre you LOCATIONALIZED
Running into Tom O’Sullivan on Friday reminded me how much I’m into Tatham and O’Sullivan’s new work for Generation. It’s all about the new, super-positive, intergalactic colour scheme for me. See works in Skye and North Uist: Are you LOCATIONALIZED
Read MoreInternet Curtains
Exciting to have Pollard back up in Glasgow, however briefly and to see new work by him, Iain Hetherington and Charlie Hammond at the Tramway on Friday. Albert wore a cape, easily winning Best Dressed on the Red Carpet. Internet Curtains Also, what an excuse to link to some Denim.
Read MoreSonic Outlaws
I’m consuming this film by Craig Baldwin. It starts with the knotty issue of copyright, as valiantly exploited by Negativland. “He’s paranoid, he’s not, I’m obsessional, David’s delusional.” “That’s our band!” Sonic Outlaws “Do you think perhaps that it’s a little voyeuristic?” “It probably is…”
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