Pulling from the Getty Research Institute’s vast archive of video art, the GRI and Now Instant present a one-night screening marking the 2nd anniversary of the theater's Chinatown location, and highlighting the landscape of Los Angeles video art. Co-curated by Ted Gerike and Sam Raphael of Now Instant, and Lauren Ardis of the GRI.
The program will run approximately 52 minutes and be shown twice, consecutively, with opening remarks from Glenn Phillips, GRI Chief Curator.
Films
Hello, Goodbye,
Skip Arnold,
1984, 30s
Truth on TV, Ilene Segalove, 1983, 2m
Poem for L.A., Chris Burden, 1975, 30s
The Work of Art in the Age of Electronic Reproduction, Nancy Buchanan, 1986, 8m
Ricochet, Patti Podesta, 1980, 2m
Shoe Boat, Jay McCafferty, 1974, 30s
Roll, Skip Arnold, 1986, 1m
Chris Burden Promo, Chris Burden, 1976, 30s
Anthem, Bill Viola, 1983, 11m
Poisoned Tamale Pie, Cynthia Maughan, 1978, 2m
2-1=1, Jay McCafferty, 1974, 1m
Full Financial Disclosure, Chris Burden, 1977, 30s
I Love LA, Jane Thurmond, 1979, 6m
Big Wrench, Chris Burden, 1980, 15m
Now Instant is a cinema and bookstore in Chinatown, Los Angeles. Founded in 2018, Now Instant organizes public screenings, readings, performances, and events, with a focus on moving image work.
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