The Nightwatch (2004)
The Nightwatch documents an action realised by Alÿs in 2004 in which he released a fox into London’s National Portrait Gallery in the middle of the night and used the museum’s CCTV system to follow its movements. The institution was chosen because unlike other institutions it does not conceal its CCTV cameras.
Director: Francis Alÿs
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: February 22, 2004
Original Language: en
Keywords
video art, video artist, francis alys, francis, alys
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nightwatch about?
- The Nightwatch documents an action realised by Alÿs in 2004 in which he released a fox into London’s National Portrait Gallery in the middle of the night and used the museum’s CCTV system to follow its movements. The institution was chosen because unlike other institutions it does not conceal its CCTV cameras.
- Who directed The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch was directed by Francis Alÿs.
- How long is The Nightwatch?
- The Nightwatch has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).