Douglas Gordon's Video as Ready-Made
Douglas Gordon redefines video art by treating it as a new generation of ready-made. He argues that images and sounds are inherently dependent on cinematic projection theories, questioning traditional modes of display. The artist seeks to confirm that video works cannot escape the conditions of their projection, thus challenging the medium's autonomy.
Key facts
- Douglas Gordon interrogates the place of video in contemporary art.
- He reflects on modes of display for video works.
- Gordon asserts that images and sounds depend on cinematic projection theories.
- The work is described as a new generation of ready-made.
- The article was published in artpress in March 2000.
Entities
Artists
- Douglas Gordon
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —