I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art
Synopsis
In 1971, Baldessari was commissioned by the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Canada to create an original, on-site work. Unable to make the journey himself, he suggested that the students voluntarily write the phrase "I will not make any more boring art" on the gallery walls. Inspired by the work's completion — the students covered the walls with the phrase — Baldessari committed his own version of the piece to videotape. Like an errant schoolboy, he dutifully writes, "I will not make any more boring art" over and over again in a notebook for the duration of the tape. In an ironic disjunction of form and content, Baldessari's methodical, repetitive exercise deliberately contradicts the point of the lesson — to refrain from creating "boring" art.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baldessari
- Original Title
- I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baldessari
Department Leadership Roster
John Baldessari
Director
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What is I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art about?
In 1971, Baldessari was commissioned by the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Canada to create an original, on-site work. Unable to make the journey himself, he suggested that the students voluntarily write the phrase "I will not make any more boring art" on the gallery walls. Inspired by the work's completion — the students covered the walls with the phrase — Baldessari committed his own version of the piece to videotape. Like an errant schoolboy, he dutifully writes, "I will not make any more boring art" over and over again in a notebook for the duration of the tape. In an ironic disjunction of form and content, Baldessari's methodical, repetitive exercise deliberately contradicts the point of the lesson — to refrain from creating "boring" art.
Who directed I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art?
I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art was directed by John Baldessari.
Who stars in I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art?
The principal cast of I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art includes Not specified.
When was I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art released and how long is it?
I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 31m.