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Elizabeth Legge Launches Wavelength Book at Drake Hotel

publication · 2026-04-22

On May 30, 2023, at The Drake Hotel Underground in Toronto, Elizabeth Legge unveiled her latest book, 'Wavelength,' as part of Afterall's One Work series. The occasion featured a showing of Michael Snow's iconic 1967 film 'Wavelength' (45 min.), renowned as a pivotal work in experimental cinema, along with Snow's short film 'Standard Time' (1967, 8 min.) beforehand. Following the films, a Q&A session with Michael Snow took place. Legge also signed copies of her book during the event, which was co-hosted by The Drake Hotel. The book received accolades from Riccardo Censi in Il Manifesto newspaper.

Key facts

  • Elizabeth Legge launched her book 'Wavelength' in Afterall's One Work series.
  • The event took place on May 30, 2023 at The Drake Hotel Underground in Toronto.
  • Michael Snow's film 'Wavelength' (1967, 45 min.) was screened.
  • Snow's short film 'Standard Time' (1967, 8 min.) preceded the main screening.
  • A Q&A with Michael Snow followed the screening.
  • Legge signed copies of her book at the event.
  • The event was co-presented with The Drake Hotel.
  • Riccardo Censi praised the book in Il Manifesto newspaper.

Entities

Artists

  • Elizabeth Legge
  • Michael Snow

Institutions

  • Afterall
  • The Drake Hotel
  • Il Manifesto

Locations

  • Toronto
  • Canada

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