Railings
Synopsis
This video performance showcases two works by the artist. In the first, he walks through the streets of London, trailing a wooden drumstick along a series of metal railings, producing a percussive, sometimes bell-like noise. The camera follows behind, focusing on the stick as it strikes the railings. Occasionally, it cuts to wide-angle shots, capturing the awkward and oddly humorous presence of other people. In the second work, titled "Samples II" Alÿs appears even rawer, minimal and radical. He walks around London with a drumstick in hand, creating sounds by playing the metal fences beside him, without a melody. These works are a playful example of one of Alÿs’s ‘interventions’ in the city.
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Francis Alÿs Railings (Fitzroy Square)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-06
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- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Railings
- Release Date
- 10/11/2004
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
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Francis Alÿs
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Francis Alÿs
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What is Railings about?
This video performance showcases two works by the artist. In the first, he walks through the streets of London, trailing a wooden drumstick along a series of metal railings, producing a percussive, sometimes bell-like noise. The camera follows behind, focusing on the stick as it strikes the railings. Occasionally, it cuts to wide-angle shots, capturing the awkward and oddly humorous presence of other people. In the second work, titled "Samples II" Alÿs appears even rawer, minimal and radical. He walks around London with a drumstick in hand, creating sounds by playing the metal fences beside him, without a melody. These works are a playful example of one of Alÿs’s ‘interventions’ in the city.
Who directed Railings?
Railings was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Railings?
The principal cast of Railings includes Francis Alÿs.
When was Railings released and how long is it?
Railings was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 7m.