Christophe Kihm Analyzes Video Surveillance in Art
Christophe Kihm examines video surveillance as an artistic device, deconstructing the term 'vidéosurveillance' into 'veiller' (to watch) and 'sur' (over), implying an excess of watching in space and time. He explores how the video camera, as a technical apparatus, determines what is seen and how this relates to artistic practices. The analysis is published in artpress, July 2004, available as a PDF.
Key facts
- Christophe Kihm analyzes video surveillance in relation to art.
- The term 'vidéosurveillance' combines 'veiller' (watching) and 'sur' (over).
- Surveillance is an excess of watching in spatial and temporal dimensions.
- The video camera is a technical device that shows what must be seen.
- The analysis is published in artpress.
- Publication date: July 2004.
- A PDF of the article is available for download.
- The article explores the relationship between video surveillance and the art world.
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Artists
- Christophe Kihm
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- artpress
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