This tape contains footage from the opening of the Houston Contemporary Art Museum in 1972. Produced by Ant Farm, the piece is a half-hour scrapbook of the events taking place during the opening gala, including Ant Farm’s creation of a time capsule. The videomakers speak with attendees and artists about their involvement in the event.
Episode of Image Union featuring “A Hunger Artist” by John Strysik. B&W film. An adaptation of a Franz Kafka story about a man who fasts for long periods of time for the enjoyment of gawking sideshow audiences.
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Raw footage for a segment produced by Skip Blumberg for The 90s called “Art Emergency.” The footage documents protests over the censorship of an HIV/AIDS-themed art show at Artists Space in New York City entitled “Witnesses: Against Our Vanishing.” The exhibition, curated by photographer Nan Goldin, featured the work of David Wojnarowicz, Cookie Mueller, James Nares, and others.
Compilation Image Union episode featuring “Miss East Side Chicago Beauty Contest” by Tom Palazzolo, “Steven and Joel” by Ken Solarz, and “Insights” by Nick Despota.