Eye Filmmuseum celebrated its 75th anniversary with 'Waiting for the Time to Pass,' a curated online exhibition. This special program presented a diverse selection of short film works from seven distinguished artists, highlighting their significant collaborations with the museum. Viewers experienced the rich intersection of film and visual art, with the exhibition available online from March 9 to March 19, 2021.
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This online exhibition, presented by Eye Filmmuseum, features short film works by seven prominent artists including Francis Alÿs, William Kentridge, and Isaac Julien. Celebrating Eye's 75th anniversary, the programme explores the interface between film and visual art and was available for viewing from March 9-19, 2021.
To celebrate Eye Filmmuseum's 75th anniversary, 'Waiting for the Time to Pass' presents a curated selection of short film works by seven distinguished artists: Francis Alÿs, Cao Guimarães, Isaac Julien, William Kentridge, Quay Brothers, Janis Rafa, and Fiona Tan. These artists were chosen for their significant collaborations with Eye over the past decade, highlighting the museum's focus on the dynamic space between film and visual art. The exhibition showcases diverse artistic approaches, from Francis Alÿs's performative explorations in public spaces like 'Paradox of Praxis 5' to William Kentridge's animated films such as 'City Deep' that delve into South Africa's history. Isaac Julien's 'Looking for Langston' offers an ode to Langston Hughes, while Janis Rafa's 'Waiting for the Time to Pass' uses a dog's impatience to reflect on pandemic-era limitations. Cao Guimarães's 'The Eyeland' captures the casual poetry of urban scenes, Fiona Tan's 'Nellie' gives a face to a historical figure, and the Quay Brothers' 'Unmistaken Hands' pays tribute to the writer Felisberto Hernández. The programme was made available online via the Eye Film Player from March 9 to March 19, 2021, allowing viewers to screen the films repeatedly during that period. The selection reflects the depth and breadth of contemporary artistic practice at the crossroads of film and visual arts, offering a rich viewing experience from the comfort of home.
The programme was available online on the Eye Film Player from 9 March through 19 March 2021, allowing viewers to screen the films as often as they liked during that week.
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