May 2009 – Page 2 – The Collected Somewhat

Peter Campus

Hey this guy stole my idea! Actually he made his interactive video installation, titled Interface in 1972, much more simply and without a single line of code. I’m very fond of his work, and I’ve seen a few of his regular non-interactive video pieces*, which are quite interesting and engaging to watch. Peter Campus is a master of his craft and he was a pioneer of video art. I had no idea, however that he had made any interactive pieces, would love to see one in person.

– description and video of “Interface”
– above photo from tate online article on symmetry
– *Three Transistions (1973) available on youTube.

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Hospital Food

As someone who spent a bit of time in hospitals as a kid, I have strange attraction and fascination with them. Combine that with the kind of fascination that fuels airline meals and you have a genuine hit on your hands. Continue reading Hospital Food

Kaspar

wow. somewhat of a sublime experience reading this little gem. really great but also unhinges you a little.

I can’t believe I’ve never hear the story of Kaspar Hauser before. (I highly recommend you read this story first, before you look him up on the internets.) do yourself a favor go read this book, it will only take a little while and it’s worth it. thanks diane obomsawin!