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Graphics three-part print is by Joe Goode, 126 in. long, in documentary/instructional films, but it did not
ten colours. Also by Cirrus Editions Ltd. are make any strong new points.
(Print-makers and galleries dealing in graphics are two dry points by Bruce Nauman, untitled. Lutz Becker was one of the first people here
invited to send information regarding their recent Future releases will include lithographs by to explore the use of video as an image
work to Bud Shark, c/o Studio International, Tom Holland, Craig Kauffman and Ed Ruscha. generating device (through visual feed-back).
37 Museum Street, London WCi, for possible BUD SHARK Done at the Slade School of Art in 1965 with
notice in this regular monthly column.) the co-operation of A. B. Palmer at the BBC, the
results of the experimentation formed the basis
Vision
Multiples, Inc. 927 Madison Avenue, New of three films — Experiment 5, Cosmos, Horizon,
York, New York 10021, and Castelli Graphics (Film-makers and artists working with film and completed in 67-68. None of these could be
have published a set of four prints by James videotape are invited to send information considered as great works of film art, but all are
Rosenquist called Horse Blinders. They are based regarding their recent and current work to 'Vision', interesting, and with some of the colour-printing
on Rosenquist's painting of the same name done c/o Studio International, 37 Museum Street, techniques, spectacular; considering the time
in 1968. Like the painting the set of prints was London WC1, for possible notice in this regular and place of their making they represent an
conceived to be shown either separately, in monthly column.) exceptional development.
linear sequence, or at right angles. It is an The liveliness and graphic quality of these
David Rimmer
expensive four prints, $4,800 for the set, but three films is echoed in Malevich Suprematism —
The young Canadian film-maker David Rimmer
also very ambitious. Rosenquist combined a 13-minute semi-documentary made by him
will be touring Europe in February and March
lithography and silkscreen, ending up with 66 for the Arts Council in 1971. It was shown as a
73 ending his tour in Britain 15 - 25 March.
colours from 29 litho plates, I stone, and 27 prelude to the longer 'Russian' film at the ICA
Along with Jack (John) Chambers, Rimmer
silkscreens. He also used reflective silver foil on screening; it kept the instructional aspect to a
seems the most interesting film-maker to emerge
each print. The printing was done by Styria minimum and the second half of the film was
from Canada since Mike Snow and Joyce
Studio in New York. devoted entirely to the production of an abstract
Wieland. Though four of his films made up the
film in the way in which Malevich might have
Among new publications from Parasol Press bulk of the Canadian show at the Hamburg done it. It followed the information that
Ltd., 72 East 79 Street, New York 10021, N.Y., Festival, his work is almost totally unknown Malevich had presented an idea for a never-
are the white aquatints by Robert Ryman which outside Canada. completed film. Becker's interpretation of
were on show last month at the Lisson Gallery, Surfacing, the only film of his which I know - Malevich's aesthetic on film is reasonably
London. The seven prints are in editions of 5o Youngblood calls it the ultimate metaphysical convincing, and closely resembles the Hans
and the dimensions are 244 X 244 in. Work now movie, the ultimate post-minimal movie - is Richter films which Richter presents as his
in progress which will be available in the spring made by stretching a to-second sequence of two Rhythmus 21 and 23, and in sections resembles
are eight etchings by Dorothea Rockburne and boats passing each other on the Thames to the little-known Walter Ruttmann abstract films
also two portfolios of etchings by Dan Flavin. a 5-minute movie with frame by frame dissolves. (Opus 1-4) from 1921-25, although the
His films are included in the Canadian Film
Ruttmann work is probably more 'advanced'
A new workshop has been set up for editioning Co-operative Association Catalogue 1. The
that the Becker geometric abstraction, and
and proofing of intaglio prints. J.C. Editions at Association provides a central catalogue for four
certainly that any other film work from the early
24 Tysoe Street, London, EC1, 01-278 5099, is separate organizations: Cooperative Cinéastes
period. Surprisingly it opened up aesthetic
operated by Jim Collyer and John Crossley. Indépendants, Montreal; Canadian Film-
concepts and perceptual experiences which
Among artists they have completed work for are Makers Distribution Centre, Toronto; London
could be pursued in their own right without any
Patrick Procktor and Norman Stevens. Film Co-op, London, Ontario; and Vancouver
deliberate archaism. Comparing his two Arts
Film-makers' Cooperative, Vancouver (who
Probably the most thorough and comprehensive handle the Rimmer films). The Association Council films, I find confirmation of my lack of
book about fine-art lithography, 'The Tamarind, Catalogue is available from 1128 rue sympathy for the documentary/instructional
Book of Lithography: Art and Techniques', is in Cheneville, Montreal 128, Quebec. Any college form. There is a real confusion of the function
its second printing and also now available in or institution interested in a visit by David of a film with that of an art book or catalogue;
paperback. Written by Gard Antreasian and Rimmer during his stay in Britain should the kind of 'dry' information which such films
Clinton Adams it deals with virtually every contact me. seem to feel obliged to include as sound track at
aspect of making a lithograph by hand. The best is quietly irrelevant and at worst competes
volume is divided into two sections, one on New film by Lutz Becker disastrously with the dynamics of the image.
techniques, chemistry, and details of the process. The Arts Council presented the premier of
The other section deals with the history of the Lutz Becker's new film Art in Revolution at the Experimental film in art schools
medium and the prints that have been made ICA Cinema in December. Built up around the In the same way that much of the development
since its discovery. Step-by-step photographs Hayward exhibition of the same name earlier in of new music in Britain has emerged out of the
make the technical section easy to follow even the year, Becker's film contained some fine art school situation rather than music colleges,
for those who may have never confronted the inserts of material by Vertov as well as other it looks as if the main developments in the new
process. There are very valuable sections dealing newsreel from the period. The presentation of approach to film are beginning there rather than
with paper, the signing and handling of prints this original film footage and close-ups of the in film courses. At some time in the future I
and supplies. There are 479 illustrations, 87 in theatre and architecture models were the only would like to review the role and situation of
colour. It is published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., points at which the film significantly expanded film in art schools, both film-making and film
New York, the hardback costing $28.50 and the experience from the exhibition itself. Vertov's study. I would be pleased if students or
paperback $14.95. The book can be ordered 1929 film Man with a Movie Camera is one of lecturers would write to me with details of film
from Tamarind Lithography Workshop, the most important experimental films ever activities/facilities/interest/problems in their
1112 North Tamarind Avenue, Los Angeles, made; the inclusion of sections from this and college. Probably allied to this, I would like to
California 90038 (add postage). the power of the photography and graphics include information about independent film
from the period would make it difficult for the making groups outside educational institutions,
Another flashy multi-part print has been film to be visually dull, and at that level I have and would welcome any material, names,
published by Cirrus Editions, 708 North no complaint with it. The commentary addresses, etc., on this. q
Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, 90038. The was not aggravating and obtrusive as in most MALCOLM LE GRICE
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