Claim Excerpts
Synopsis
A documentation of one of Acconci's most notorious performances, Claim Excerpts is a highly confrontational work, an exercise in self-induced, heightened behavioral states, and an aggressive psychological exploration of the artist/viewer relationship. During the three-hour performance, Acconci sat in the basement of 93 Grand Street in New York, blindfolded, armed with metal pipes and a crowbar. His image was seen on a video monitor in the upstairs gallery space. Staking claim to his territory, he tries to hypnotize himself through language into an obsessive state of possessiveness.
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January 1, 1971
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vito Acconci
- Original Title
- Claim Excerpts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
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Vito Acconci
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Vito Acconci
Director
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What is Claim Excerpts about?
A documentation of one of Acconci's most notorious performances, Claim Excerpts is a highly confrontational work, an exercise in self-induced, heightened behavioral states, and an aggressive psychological exploration of the artist/viewer relationship. During the three-hour performance, Acconci sat in the basement of 93 Grand Street in New York, blindfolded, armed with metal pipes and a crowbar. His image was seen on a video monitor in the upstairs gallery space. Staking claim to his territory, he tries to hypnotize himself through language into an obsessive state of possessiveness.
Who directed Claim Excerpts?
Claim Excerpts was directed by Vito Acconci.
Who stars in Claim Excerpts?
The principal cast of Claim Excerpts includes Vito Acconci.
When was Claim Excerpts released and how long is it?
Claim Excerpts was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.