Things I have seen with my eyes
Trisha Donnelly
Loved this at The Serpentine at the weekend. Take a look at her online film here too. Trisha Donnelly, Serpentine Gallery, London, 17 September – 9 November 2014. INTRODUCTION ‘Some of the objects are sounds; some of the sounds are drawings, but I think that the drawings that I do are more of a physical…
Read MoreHeadlong’s 1984
Forgot to mention that I witnessed this at the Citz last week. 2 hours straight through, folk walking out and as much gore as I’ve seen on a stage. And I’ve seen a few Macbeths. Early concerns that it was too televisual soon melted with a thrice-repeated canteen discussion. And a finish that took more…
Read MoreInfinity Kisses – The Movie
Just been revisiting this 2008 film by Carolee Schneemann (and Cluny & Vesper). Featuring ‘the expressive self-determination of the ardent cat’. Uh-huh. Infinity Kisses – The Movie
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 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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