Critical Writing Index

Joan Jonas: Making the Image Visible

by Noel Carroll

Artforum, Apr. 1974, v. 12, no. 8, pp. 52-53

This article assesses the performative video work of Joan Jonas, in which live actions are juxtaposed with a prior video recording of similar actions. This structure has the effect of making visible the subtle alterations and obfuscation of the camera and monitor. Though the performance has some wandering moments, writer Noel Carroll finds it coherent and ultimately successful.

ITEM 1974.016 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

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