Bingo/Ninths (1974)
An hour later, the bulldozer arrived.
In August 1974 Matta-Clark carried out a ‘cutting’ in a house at Niagara Falls, New York. The artist divided the north façade into nine parts. In the film you hear him ask the builders to postpone the demolition. Hence the word play Bingo/Ninths, which became beagone by ninth. The house was demolished an hour after he had finished. The segments were transported to Art Park, where some of them were dumped to be gradually swept away by the Niagara River.
Director: Gordon Matta-Clark
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: August 31, 1974
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gordon Matta-Clark
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bingo/Ninths about?
- In August 1974 Matta-Clark carried out a ‘cutting’ in a house at Niagara Falls, New York. The artist divided the north façade into nine parts. In the film you hear him ask the builders to postpone the demolition. Hence the word play Bingo/Ninths, which became beagone by ninth. The house was demolished an hour after he had finished. The segments were transported to Art Park, where some of them were dumped to be gradually swept away by the Niagara River.
- Who directed Bingo/Ninths?
- Bingo/Ninths was directed by Gordon Matta-Clark.
- How long is Bingo/Ninths?
- Bingo/Ninths has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).