Critical Writing Index

Video Acts

by Catherine Elwes

Border Crossings, 2004, v. 23, no. 89, pp. 78-80

Catherine Elwes addresses the importance of the history of video. She discusses the evolution of video art, reflecting on technological advancements as well as the changes in subject matter. Elwes highlights "Video Acts", an exhibition of the Kramlich collection of early video work, shown in New York and London.

ITEM 2004.024 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

AAA-AAA – Abramovic/ Ulay

Light/Dark – Abramovic/ Ulay

Breathing in, Breathing Out – Abramovic/ Ulay

Wall/Floor Positions – Bruce Nauman

Corrections – Vito Acconci

Boomerang – Richard Serra

Vertical Roll – Joan Jonas

Wonder Woman – Dara Birnbaum

Heidi – Mike Kelly and Paul McCarthy

Pryings – Vito Acconci

The Reflecting Pool – Bill Viola

Semiotics of the Kitchen – Martha Rosler

Art Make-up – Bruce Nauman