Manipulating the T-Bar (1966)
Nauman shot two films in 1965, and despite their rudimentary execution they make a compelling diptych. Manipulating the T-Bar (1965) shows the artist delineating what would become his basic studio practice, arranging and rearranging a sculptural form within the constrained architectural parameters of the studio. Film of an actor pretending to be myself making a tape of the sound effects for the film “Manipulating the T-Bar,” on the other hand, introduces what would become Nauman’s consistent artistic persona: the absent presence.
Director: Bruce Nauman
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manipulating the T-Bar about?
- Nauman shot two films in 1965, and despite their rudimentary execution they make a compelling diptych. Manipulating the T-Bar (1965) shows the artist delineating what would become his basic studio practice, arranging and rearranging a sculptural form within the constrained architectural parameters of the studio. Film of an actor pretending to be myself making a tape of the sound effects for the film “Manipulating the T-Bar,” on the other hand, introduces what would become Nauman’s consistent artistic persona: the absent presence.
- Who directed Manipulating the T-Bar?
- Manipulating the T-Bar was directed by Bruce Nauman.
- How long is Manipulating the T-Bar?
- Manipulating the T-Bar has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).