Paul Pfeiffer's Whitney Exhibition Features Digital Video Works Examining Sports and Pop Culture
From December 13, 2001, to February 24, 2002, the Whitney Museum of American Art showcases new video works by Paul Pfeiffer. This exhibition features two premieres: The Long Count and Race Riot. A recipient of the Bucksbaum Award at the 2000 Whitney Biennial, Pfeiffer is known for his unique videos that manipulate historical footage from global archives. His art examines the influence of mediated imagery on consumer culture, particularly through sports and American pop culture. The Long Count highlights Muhammad Ali's iconic bouts against Sonny Liston in the U.S., George Foreman in Zaire, and Joe Frazier in the Philippines, transforming boxers and referees into digital fragments while leaving only the jubilant crowds. Located at 845 Madison Avenue at 75th Street in New York, the Whitney Museum distinguishes Pfeiffer's innovative approach from other video artists who emulate pioneers like Vito Acconci, William Wegman, and Bruce Nauman.
Key facts
- Paul Pfeiffer exhibition at Whitney Museum of American Art
- Dates: December 13, 2001 – February 24, 2002
- Premieres two new videos: The Long Count and Race Riot
- Pfeiffer won Whitney Biennial's Bucksbaum Award in 2000
- The Long Count references Muhammad Ali's fights against Sonny Liston, George Foreman, and Joe Frazier
- Pfeiffer removes key figures from historical images, leaving only crowds
- Examines sports figures and American pop culture through digital manipulation
- Whitney Museum address: 845 Madison Avenue at 75th Street, New York
Entities
Artists
- Paul Pfeiffer
- Vito Acconci
- William Wegman
- Bruce Nauman
- Muhammad Ali
- Sonny Liston
- George Foreman
- Joe Frazier
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Whitney Biennial
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Zaire
- Philippines