Rachel Moore on Hollis Frampton's (nostalgia) in Afterall's One Work Series
Afterall has released a new title focusing on Hollis Frampton's 1971 film (nostalgia) as part of its One Work series. Authored by Rachel Moore, this book delves into the film's clever and mesmerizing portrayal of the artist's journey as a photographer in New York City between 1959 and 1966. Often neglected and insufficiently analyzed, (nostalgia) is characterized as a formal masterpiece from a rarely showcased collection, with prints that are damaged and hard to find. Moore's work introduces a new audience to a pivotal moment in art history, highlighting how (nostalgia) reveals the delicate nature and essence of film. The paperback edition is available through MIT Press and can be previewed on Google Books.
Key facts
- Hollis Frampton's film (nostalgia) was made in 1971.
- The film is a witty, hypnotic account of an artist's experiences as a photographer in New York City from 1959 to 1966.
- The film has been long overlooked and understudied.
- The film is a formal masterpiece.
- Prints of the film are damaged and difficult to locate.
- Rachel Moore wrote the book for Afterall's One Work series.
- The book is available in paperback via MIT Press.
- The book can be previewed on Google Books.
Entities
Artists
- Hollis Frampton
Institutions
- Afterall
- MIT Press
- Google Books
Locations
- New York City
Sources
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