11 artists on the art of moving images
A compilation of interviews with 11 artists and filmmakers explores the motivations and meanings behind moving image works. South African artist William Kentridge (b. 1955) opens the series, stating that films arise from the need to produce a certain image, with meaning emerging over months of shooting. American filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer (b. 1974), known for his Oscar-nominated The Act of Killing (2012), is featured. German director Wim Wenders (b. 1945) highlights the "miraculous" nature of certain shots that capture fleeting, unrepeatable events. Video artists Bill Viola (b. 1951) recalls the emotion of seeing his first portable camera in high school, while Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962) emphasizes the liberating power of artistic practice on media language.
Key facts
- Compilation of interviews on moving images with 11 artists and filmmakers
- William Kentridge (b. 1955) opens the series
- Joshua Oppenheimer (b. 1974) is featured, known for The Act of Killing (2012)
- Wim Wenders (b. 1945) describes some shots as 'miraculous'
- Bill Viola (b. 1951) recalls first seeing a portable camera in high school
- Pipilotti Rist (b. 1962) discusses the liberating power of art on media
- Published on Artribune in March 2019
- Part of Artribune's television section
Entities
Artists
- William Kentridge
- Joshua Oppenheimer
- Wim Wenders
- Bill Viola
- Pipilotti Rist
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- South Africa
- United States
- Germany