Tacita Dean
Tacita Dean
© © Courtesy de l’artiste, Galeries Marian Goodman ©
Merce Cunningham performs STILLNESS (in three movements) to John Cage’s composition 4'33" with
Trevor Carlson, New York City, 28 April 2007 (six performances, six films), 2008 ( 5’ each), Tacita Dean
Thanks to Marian Goodman's Gallery
Tacita Dean’s films often present us with contemplative, sensuous visions of nature, with a close attention to the medium. This installation is composed of six films showing Merce Cunningham interpreting his work STILLNESS, based on John Cage’s composition 4’33’’. The multiplicity of camera angles and human-sized screens create a powerful impression of space.
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