Experimental Film and Video Surveys at artcritical
The artcritical film archive showcases a variety of writings focused on experimental cinema and video art. Notable features include dual retrospectives of Bas Jan Ader's work in New York and London, an exhibition highlighting color film and video since the 1970s that delves into narrative and color, and an exploration of early films and photographs by feminist artists. Additional articles discuss the history and contemporary aspects of Fire Island through photography, a conversation between artist Felix Bernstein and curator Jay Sanders regarding Jack Smith, Paul Maziar's poetic links through bookmarks, a film addressing image-substitution issues related to a renowned author, and a documentary examining 50 marriages and the evolving role of this institution in American society.
Key facts
- Two surveys of Bas Jan Ader's career are mounted in New York and London.
- A show of color film and video since the 1970s surveys radical storytelling and color.
- A survey of a feminist artist's early films and photographs is featured.
- A photographer charts past and present lives of Fire Island.
- Artist Felix Bernstein describes his affair with Jack Smith's work to curator Jay Sanders.
- Paul Maziar finds poetic connections through his bookmarks.
- A new film about a famous author raises the problem of substituting images for people.
- An artist's documentary about her 50 marriages explores the institution's changing place in American culture.
Entities
Artists
- Bas Jan Ader
- Felix Bernstein
- Jack Smith
- Paul Maziar
Institutions
- artcritical
Locations
- New York
- London
- Fire Island