I Am Making Art (1971)
In an ironic reference to body art, process art and performance, Baldessari challenges definitions of the content and execution of art-making. Performing with deadpan precision, he moves his hands, arms and entire body in studied, minute motions, intoning the phrase "I am making art" with each gesture. Each articulation of the phrase is given a different emphasis and nuance, as if art were being created from moment to moment. This index of body movements is ironically offset by the repetitive monotony of the exercise.
Director: John Baldessari
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
conceptual art, video art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Making Art about?
- In an ironic reference to body art, process art and performance, Baldessari challenges definitions of the content and execution of art-making. Performing with deadpan precision, he moves his hands, arms and entire body in studied, minute motions, intoning the phrase "I am making art" with each gesture. Each articulation of the phrase is given a different emphasis and nuance, as if art were being created from moment to moment. This index of body movements is ironically offset by the repetitive monotony of the exercise.
- Who directed I Am Making Art?
- I Am Making Art was directed by John Baldessari.
- How long is I Am Making Art?
- I Am Making Art has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- Where was I Am Making Art produced?
- I Am Making Art was produced in United States of America.