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Along the Frontier: An Exhibition of Installation and Video Art by American Artists

Discover the influential touring show featuring four American artists, specifically adapted for its presentation at Rudolfinum.

Along the Frontier presented groundbreaking installation and video art from four highly respected American artists. This significant exhibition was conceived as a touring show, making various stops across Europe. For its presentation at Rudolfinum, a unique multimedia installation by Francesca Torres was specifically added. It offered an insightful look into contemporary artistic practices of the era.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcased installation and video art by four renowned American artists. It was a touring exhibition modified for each venue, with a special multimedia installation added for the Rudolfinum presentation.

Curatorial context

Along the Frontier was an exhibition focused on installation and video art, presenting the work of four highly respected American artists known for their significant contributions to these mediums. The exhibition was designed as a touring show, with modifications made at each of its five European stops. For its presentation at Rudolfinum, artist Francesca Torres contributed a specific multimedia installation titled '(A)Historical Prologue to the Burning of Life'. The exhibition received support from the Arts America Program of the United States Information Agency and was organized by the International Center of Photography, New York.

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As this is a past exhibition, ticketing information is not applicable. The page mentions that for current exhibitions, admission is voluntary and the last entry is strictly 30 minutes before closing time.

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Venue
Galerie Rudolfinum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 19, 1996 – Nov 24, 1996
Artist line / attribution
Features works by four American artists, including a specific multimedia installation by Francesca Torres. Curators were Leanne Mella, Charles Stainback, and Ivona Raimanová.
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