‘Fallen Blosssoms: Explosion Project’ (2009) by Cia Guo-Qiang.
Fallen Blossoms: Explosion Project was a site-specific explosion event conceived by Cai Guo-Qiang for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Elodie Pong
‘Even a stopped clock is right twice a day’ (2008) by Elodie Pong.
In this video by Elodie Pong globalisation and the state of the world economy are debated by stuffed birds.
Marcus Coates
‘Dawn Chorus‘ (2007) by Marcus Coates.
Marcus Coates recorded videos of people singing along to slowed-down birdsong in ordinary human habitats, then sped the videos back up to pitch.
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot‘s installation ‘from here to ear’ (2009/2010) consists of a group of birds in an environment fitted with amplified guitars. The birds compose live music every day during the course of the exhibition.
Thanks to Julian.
Honoré d’O
Honoré d’O made an installation called ‘Omgeving’ (‘Surroundings’) in which a small tree slowly spins round its axis. Below is a(n unclear) video of the work.
Michael Sailstorfer
The installation ‘Forst’, by Michael Sailstorfer. Seen at the Kestner Gesellschaft in Hannover.
Axel Lieber
Axel Lieber, Ohne Titel (Sockel mit Bildhauer) (2002)
‘Der Sockel des Bildhauers’ (2000/2001)
Custom-made shoe, sized to fit both the artist’s feet.
Adam Chodzko
‘M-Path’, by Adam Chodzko (2006)
For the project M-Path, Chodzko gathered 300 pairs of shoes from Bristol locals. These shoes were put on display in the exhibition and were available for the visitors to wear.
Josh Greene
‘Sophie Calle’s bed’ (1999) by Josh Greene.
I sent this letter to Sophie Calle shortly after my girlfriend broke up with me. Approximately one month later I received a full size bed. mattress, frame, linens, pillows, and comforter sent to me by Sophie Calle. I slept in Sophie’s bed for the next six months and corresponded with her via e.mail regarding my emotions and experiences in her bed.
Josh Greene sent this letter to Sophie Calle shortly after his girlfriend broke up with him. Approximately one month later he received a full size bed. mattress, frame, linens, pillows, and comforter sent to him by Sophie Calle. He slept in Sophie’s bed for the next six months and corresponded with her via email regarding his emotions and experiences in her bed.
