Endogen Depression (1975-1984):
This was an interesting installation that mimicked many of Vostell's earlier pieces and installations. This one is unique because he makes television sets look like ancient artifacts. It makes me think about how a future generation would find television sets in their futuristic era. Vostell included turkeys in the installation, which are a tradition American symbol since the beginning of the pilgrimage. Turkeys were the "special guest" of Thanksgiving, making it seem like they are witnessing the beginning of something new in this installation.
E. d. H. R. (1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzGsVbSdD3k
This is one of Vostell's most famous pieces. It includes television sets and moving objects that are projected from the screen like mechanical arms and fake birds. It is somewhat haunting but makes us consider the differences between the outside world versus the projected reality we often overlook from our television sets.
Nam June Paik:
Video Tape Study No. 3 (1967-1969): https://vimeo.com/155874396
This piece of images from a conference by President Lyndon Johnson is created to distort the appearance of commercialized TV and makes a media disturbance. It reminds me of the current presidential debates, and how after all, the TV is just pixelation on a screen.
Magnet TV (1965):
This piece of work challenges the idea of instant feedback. It also allows interactivity with the television, creating an image that is out of the ordinary. It demonstrates the beautiful destruction of a traditional home device that many Americans may take for granted. It also goes to show the multitude of ways in which the television can be distorted, again reasserting the idea that the TV is simply just pixelization on a screen.
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