Claim Excerpts (1971)
A documentation of one of Acconci's most notorious performances, Claim Excerpts is a highly confrontational work, an exercise in self-induced, heightened behavioral states, and an aggressive psychological exploration of the artist/viewer relationship. During the three-hour performance, Acconci sat in the basement of 93 Grand Street in New York, blindfolded, armed with metal pipes and a crowbar. His image was seen on a video monitor in the upstairs gallery space. Staking claim to his territory, he tries to hypnotize himself through language into an obsessive state of possessiveness.
Director: Vito Acconci
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Cast
- Vito Acconci - Himself
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Claim Excerpts about?
- A documentation of one of Acconci's most notorious performances, Claim Excerpts is a highly confrontational work, an exercise in self-induced, heightened behavioral states, and an aggressive psychological exploration of the artist/viewer relationship. During the three-hour performance, Acconci sat in the basement of 93 Grand Street in New York, blindfolded, armed with metal pipes and a crowbar. His image was seen on a video monitor in the upstairs gallery space. Staking claim to his territory, he tries to hypnotize himself through language into an obsessive state of possessiveness.
- Who directed Claim Excerpts?
- Claim Excerpts was directed by Vito Acconci.
- Who stars in Claim Excerpts?
- Claim Excerpts stars Vito Acconci.
- How long is Claim Excerpts?
- Claim Excerpts has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Claim Excerpts?
- Claim Excerpts is a Documentary film.
- Where was Claim Excerpts produced?
- Claim Excerpts was produced in United States of America.