Several films (1890s) by the Lumiere brothers
Nanook of the North (1922) by Robert Flaherty
Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947) by Hans Richter
Darklight (1998-99) document of exhibit by filmmaker Saul Levine
The images from these films were seen free of charge by all who cared to stop and watch on this rainy evening.
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With the popularity of video blogging and websites like Youtube, Blogspot and Myspace we are seeing a new aesthetic in video. How does this amateur video affect our visual culture and fine art? Matthew Hughes Boyko has created a collection of work by appropriating Youtube videos and creating original videos inspired by Youtube. This exhibition has several forms:
Window Installation:
In a window display designed by Tae Kitakata, Matthew’s videos will be showing. One video consists of found Youtube footage of men and women creating their first Internet videos. Another video offers strategies and advice for creating personality both on the web and in life. the videos will be for sale during the exhibition length.
Podcasts:
An additional series of podcasts will be available for download or viewing from ATA’s website. The podcasts will be motivational videos, helping future video bloggers in creating character and giving them helpful hints and humorous aphorisms.
This Exhibition is part of a series curated by Dana Hemenway exploring the artist’s presence, physical and otherwise, in contemporary video and installation art.
For more information on Matthew Hughes Boyko visit:www.matthewhughesboyko.com
Featuring films and videos by Amy Hicks, Jadwiga Kowalska, Pavitra Wickramasinghe, Akosua Adoma Owusu, Samantha Krukowski, Vonda Yarberry, Anita Bacic and Natalie Woodlock, Fabienne Gautier, Liselotte Wajstedt, Anabela Costa, Paulina Velazquez Solis, Meredith Root and Cecilia Lunqvist.
More information, titles and running times of each piece can be found on the MadCat website