Seedbed
Synopsis
“In this legendary sculpture/performance Acconci lay beneath a ramp built in the Sonnabend Gallery. Over the course of three weeks, he masturbated eight hours a day while murmuring things like, "You're pushing your cunt down on my mouth" or "You're ramming your cock down into my ass." Not only does the architectural intervention presage much of his subsequent work, but all of Acconci's fixations converge in this, the spiritual sphincter of his art. In Seedbed Acconci is the producer and the receiver of the work's pleasure. He is simultaneously public and private, making marks yet leaving little behind, and demonstrating ultra-awareness of his viewer while being in a semi-trance state.” – Jerry Saltz (via: http://www.ubu.com/film/acconci_seedbed.html)
Top Cast
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January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vito Acconci
- Screenplay & Story
- Vito Acconci
- Original Title
- Seedbed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vito Acconci
Vito Acconci
Department Leadership Roster
Vito Acconci
Writer
Vito Acconci
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seedbed
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What is Seedbed about?
“In this legendary sculpture/performance Acconci lay beneath a ramp built in the Sonnabend Gallery. Over the course of three weeks, he masturbated eight hours a day while murmuring things like, "You're pushing your cunt down on my mouth" or "You're ramming your cock down into my ass." Not only does the architectural intervention presage much of his subsequent work, but all of Acconci's fixations converge in this, the spiritual sphincter of his art. In Seedbed Acconci is the producer and the receiver of the work's pleasure. He is simultaneously public and private, making marks yet leaving little behind, and demonstrating ultra-awareness of his viewer while being in a semi-trance state.” – Jerry Saltz (via: http://www.ubu.com/film/acconci_seedbed.html)
Who directed Seedbed?
Seedbed was directed by Vito Acconci.
Who stars in Seedbed?
The principal cast of Seedbed includes Vito Acconci.
When was Seedbed released and how long is it?
Seedbed was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 11m.