Beached (1970)

The soundtrack begins with the artist stating the conditions: “An artist may construct a work and/or a work may be fabricated and/or a work need not be built. I elected five possibilities for videotape.” These possibilities are the actions executed in Beached. They are shot in five sequences and consist of throwing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and using leverage.

Director: Lawrence Weiner
Runtime: 3 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Weiner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beached about?
The soundtrack begins with the artist stating the conditions: “An artist may construct a work and/or a work may be fabricated and/or a work need not be built. I elected five possibilities for videotape.” These possibilities are the actions executed in Beached. They are shot in five sequences and consist of throwing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and using leverage.
Who directed Beached?
Beached was directed by Lawrence Weiner.
How long is Beached?
Beached has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).