Marcel Duchamp and John Cage (1972)
In elegiac work, Kubota explores the relationship between two of the most influential figures in 20th century art and music. The core images are Kubota's own photographs of the famous 1968 chess match between Marcel Duchamp and John Cage, in which the board, wired for sound, functioned as a musical instrument. Recordings of Cage's compositions accompany the stills and video footage, which Kubota electronically processes to abstraction.
Director: Shigeko Kubota
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marcel Duchamp and John Cage about?
- In elegiac work, Kubota explores the relationship between two of the most influential figures in 20th century art and music. The core images are Kubota's own photographs of the famous 1968 chess match between Marcel Duchamp and John Cage, in which the board, wired for sound, functioned as a musical instrument. Recordings of Cage's compositions accompany the stills and video footage, which Kubota electronically processes to abstraction.
- Who directed Marcel Duchamp and John Cage?
- Marcel Duchamp and John Cage was directed by Shigeko Kubota.
- How long is Marcel Duchamp and John Cage?
- Marcel Duchamp and John Cage has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).