Lids and Straws

Lids and Straws animates 60 photographs of discarded plastic straws to mimic the passing hand of a clock, one second for each image. Christian Marclay took the photographs on his daily walks around London with the idea to control how single-use plastics provide mere seconds of enjoyment yet take an eternity to biodegrade.

Director: Christian Marclay
Runtime: 1 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lids and Straws about?
Lids and Straws animates 60 photographs of discarded plastic straws to mimic the passing hand of a clock, one second for each image. Christian Marclay took the photographs on his daily walks around London with the idea to control how single-use plastics provide mere seconds of enjoyment yet take an eternity to biodegrade.
Who directed Lids and Straws?
Lids and Straws was directed by Christian Marclay.
How long is Lids and Straws?
Lids and Straws has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).