Ragnar Kjartansson's 2012 Video Installation The Visitors
Ragnar Kjartansson created The Visitors in 2012, a nine-channel HD video projection lasting 64 minutes. The work was documented on artcritical.com, with an entry posted on February 16, 2013. This installation features multiple synchronized video channels, presenting a cohesive audiovisual experience. Kjartansson, an Icelandic artist, is known for performance-based works that explore themes of repetition and endurance. The Visitors has been exhibited internationally, gaining recognition for its immersive quality and emotional depth. The piece involves musicians performing in separate rooms of a historic house, blending sound and imagery. Its runtime and multi-channel format contribute to its distinctive narrative structure. Artcritical, a publication powered by WordPress, shared this content through its RSS feed, allowing for user interaction and tracking.
Key facts
- Ragnar Kjartansson is the artist
- The Visitors was created in 2012
- It is a nine-channel HD video projection
- The duration is 64 minutes
- Artcritical posted an entry on February 16, 2013
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Artists
- Ragnar Kjartansson
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- artcritical
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- Iceland