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Color image of a color screen print depicting an orange splash with red, yellow, and blue ink on white framed in white

Christian Marclay: Works on Paper

Color image of a color screen print with the text Slutch in blue, purple, and pink on white framed in white — Slutch, 2013

acrylic paint and oil base screen print ink on paper, 43 x 31 inches (framed) [109.2 x 78.7 cm]

Framed print of collaged manga comic panels in green on a white background — Scream (Green Particles), 2019

woodcut, 39-7/8 x 48-1/4 inches (framed) [15.7 x 19 cm]

Color image of collage depicting a figure crying out in pain — Untitled (Cut Throat), 2020

comic book and magazine cutouts on paper, 17-1/8 x 16-5/8 inches (sheet) [43.5 x 42.2 cm]

Color image of a color woodcut print depicting a figure in distress with mouth wide open framed in white — Scream (Yellow Woodchips), 2019

woodcut, 37-1/2 x 31-1/8 inches (framed) [14.7 x 12.4 cm]

Christian MarclaySplsh

2014

acrylic paint and oil base screen print ink on paper, 39-1/2 x 32 inches (framed) [100.3 x 81.3 cm]

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Christian MarclaySlutch

2013

acrylic paint and oil base screen print ink on paper, 43 x 31 inches (framed) [109.2 x 78.7 cm]

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Christian MarclayScream (Green Particles)

2019

woodcut, 39-7/8 x 48-1/4 inches (framed) [15.7 x 19 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Cut Throat)

2020

comic book and magazine cutouts on paper, 17-1/8 x 16-5/8 inches (sheet) [43.5 x 42.2 cm]

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Christian MarclayScream (Yellow Woodchips)

2019

woodcut, 37-1/2 x 31-1/8 inches (framed) [14.7 x 12.4 cm]

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Color photo of a collage of comic strips and creased paper, showing a screaming man

Christian Marclay: Photographs, 2020

In a series of photographs showing screaming faces, cut and torn fragments from comic books, movie stills, and images found on the internet are arranged into haunting, mask-like composites, and then recorded by the camera. Capturing the paper’s inherent creases and tears, the photographs mix analog and digital elements, and investigate the computer screen as a contemporary physical surface.

A framed collage of comic strips and creased paper, showing a screaming man — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Crying), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 25-1/8 x 33-3/4 inches (framed) [63.8 x 85.7 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage of a crumpled black sheet, with a black and white image of a screaming mouth in the center. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Black), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed color photograph of screaming faces from a comic book, torn out and lit on fire on the grass, surrounded by leaves. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Burning I), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed color photograph of a screaming face from a comic book, torn out and lit on fire on the grass, surrounded by leaves. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Burning II), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage of crumpled comic book images, with a screaming mouth at the center — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Pulp), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage made from comic book images, of a person screaming with concentric circles around their open mouth. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Concentric Waves), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage of comic book images, with a small face at the center, and long black strips radiating out of it. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Shreds), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage of crumpled pages from comic books, with a torn screaming face at the center. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Torn), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

A framed collage of a blue screaming face, with comic book images glued on top. — Christian Marclay, Untitled (Death), 2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

Christian MarclayUntitled (Crying)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 25-1/8 x 33-3/4 inches (framed) [63.8 x 85.7 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Black)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Burning I)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Burning II)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Pulp)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Concentric Waves)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Shreds)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Torn)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayUntitled (Death)

2020

digital chromogenic print, 33-3/4 x 25-1/8 inches (framed) [85.7 x 63.8 cm], edition of 5

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All Portfolios

A photograph of a q-tip in a puddle on the side of the road, near the sidewalk curb.

Christian Marclay: Animations

Christian Marclay routinely makes photographs during his daily walks through London, where he now lives. By subtly editing many thousands of images of the pavement beneath his feet, Marclay has created hypnotic animations that unlock new possibilities inherent in the concept of “street photography.”

A photograph of a q-tip in on the side of the road, near the sidewalk curb. — Christian Marclay, Cotton Buds, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a cotton swab in the street, over a road stripe — Christian Marclay, Cotton Buds (video still), (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

An installation shot of two projections in the darkened gallery — Christian Marclay, Chewing Gum & Cotton Buds on view in the gallery

A photograph of two pieces of chewing gum on the sidewalk — Christian Marclay, Chewing Gum, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

Christian Marclay, Chewing Gum, (excerpt), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a green plastic bottle cap on the street, next to a pile of leaves. — Christian Marclay, Bottle Caps, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a blue plastic bottle cap on the street. — Christian Marclay, Bottle Caps, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

Christian Marclay, Cigarettes, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a cigarette butt in the sidewalk, on rocky cement — Christian Marclay, Cigarettes, (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a disposable drink lid & green plastic straw in the street — Christian Marclay, Lids and Straws (One Minute), (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

A photograph of a disposable drink lid & striped plastic straw on the sidewalk — Christian Marclay, Lids and Straws (One Minute), (video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

Christian MarclayCotton Buds

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayCotton Buds

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayCotton Buds (video still)

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayChewing Gum & Cotton Buds on view in the gallery

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Christian MarclayChewing Gum

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayBottle Caps

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayBottle Caps

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayCigarettes

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayCigarettes

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayLids and Straws (One Minute)

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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Christian MarclayLids and Straws (One Minute)

(video still), 2016

single-channel animation, silent, edition of 6

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A framed abstract monoprint, of a pile of tape pulled from a casette

Christian Marclay: Cassette Tape Duplications

Black and white photograph of outlines of tangled cassette tape — Christian Marclay, Untitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 15), 2012

monoprint, 42-3/8 x 58-1/4 inches (framed) [107.6 x 148 cm]

Black and white photograph of piles of tangled cassette tape — Christian Marclay, MCM.0430 (Framed), 2012

monoprint, 25 x 32-1/2 inches (framed) [63.5 x 82.6 cm]

Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 20)

2012

monoprint, 25 x 33 inches (framed) [64 x 83 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 14)

2012

monoprint, 43 x 58 inches (framed) [108 x 148 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 15)

2012

monoprint, 42-3/8 x 58-1/4 inches (framed) [107.6 x 148 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 16)

2012

monoprint, 42-3/8 x 58-1/4 inches (framed) [107.6 x 148 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 3)

2012

monoprint, 25 x 32-1/2 inches (framed) [63.5 x 82.6 cm]

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Christian MarclayUntitled, Cassette Tape Duplication (No. 39)

2012

monoprint, 25 x 32-1/2 inches (framed) [63.5 x 82.6 cm]

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Christian MarclayMCM.0430 (Framed)

2012

monoprint, 25 x 32-1/2 inches (framed) [63.5 x 82.6 cm]

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A photograph of bells on a red lanyard, strung on a gate.

Christian Marclay: Snapshots

Photography has been an integral element of Marclay’s practice since his earliest years as an artist. With an eye keenly (and paradoxically) attuned to sound-related subject matter, his photographs function both as source material for his works in other media as well as sophisticated, subtle works of art on their own terms.

A photograph of a white grand piano seen through a window, upon which is reflected a billboard of a guitar. — Christian Marclay, Los Angeles, 2003

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A photograph of a marching band, as seen through a barely-open window — Christian Marclay, London, 2009

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A photograph of an advertisement of a woman in lingerie playing a saxophone, behind sliding doors. — Christian Marclay, Berlin, 2002

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

A photograph of an empty space in a parking lot, between two cars — Christian Marclay, Los Angeles, 2003

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of bells, strung on a red string, on a door handle of a store — Christian Marclay, New York, 2004

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of someone walking on a mosaic of a guitar and maracas — Christian Marclay, Miami, 2004

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A photograph of flower arrangements, made inside various brass instruments. — Christian Marclay, Koblenz, 1992

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of a piano store, as seen through a chain-link fence — Christian Marclay, Queens, 2004

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of vinyl records mounted to a wall, along with a skeleton halloween decoration — Christian Marclay, San Antonio, 1999

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of a sculpture of an ear, mounted on the exterior wall of a building — Christian Marclay, Warsaw, 2009

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of many musical instruments (mostly acoustic guitars), hanging in a storefront window — Christian Marclay, Camden, London, 2016

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of the top of a building, with speakers and satellite dishes on the roof. A mosque peeks out from the other side. — Christian Marclay, Istanbul, 2007

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of multi-colored music stands, lined up outside — Christian Marclay, Geneva, 2008

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

A color photograph of a toilet in a red-painted bathroom — Christian Marclay, San Francisco, 2013

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

Christian MarclayBrooklyn, NY, 2003

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayLos Angeles, 2003

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayLondon, 2009

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayBerlin, 2002

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayLos Angeles, 2003

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayNew York, 2004

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayMiami, 2004

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayKoblenz, 1992

chromogenic print, 14 x 11 inches (sheet) [35.6 x 27.9 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayQueens, 2004

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclaySan Antonio, 1999

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayWarsaw, 2009

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayCamden, London, 2016

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayIstanbul, 2007

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclayGeneva, 2008

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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Christian MarclaySan Francisco, 2013

chromogenic print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm], edition of 5

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A framed monoprint of the word "Echo," mirrored in each quadrant of the print.

Christian Marclay: Various Works

Marclay’s artistic practice is grounded in the area between sight, sound, and all manner of recordings, whether visual or aural. His overall body of work spans sculpture, video, photography, music, performance, and collage.

A mosaic grid of color and black-and-white images of various things including ears, music players, and instruments — Christian Marclay, Postcards, 2003

two lithographs, 25-1/2 x 37-1/2 inches (each sheet) [64.8 x 95.3 cm], edition of 100

A red vinyl record with half painted black to create a yin-yang motif — Christian Marclay, Yin and Yang (from the series “Recycled Records”), 1983

collaged vinyl record, 10 inches (diameter) [25.4 cm]

Two all-white sculptures of clipboards with protruding flattened cone forms in the center of each — Christian Marclay, Breasts, 1989

silicone castings and metal clips, 16-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 2 inches [41.3 x 47 x 5.1 cm]

Two speakers lying flat on the ground with tall rectangular glass coverings over each one — Christian Marclay, Stereo Volume, 1989

speakers and plexiglas, 54 x 36-1/4 x 23-3/4 inches (overall) [137.2 x 92.1 x 60.3 cm]

Two nearly identical square paintings of abstract strokes of color on a blue-gray background — Christian Marclay, Factum I and Factum II, 1990

diptych, acrylic on two record covers, 12-1/4 x 24-1/2 inches (overall) [31.1 x 62.2 cm]

A three-by-four vertical grid of record covers of various illustrations including hearts and faces — Christian Marclay, Pathetique, 1992

collage with record covers, 50 x 37-1/2 inches (sheet) [127 x 95.3 cm]

An installation shot of a person in front of a circular mirror on a white wall reflecting him and the mirror behind him — Christian Marclay, Feedback, 1994

two circular mirrors with compact discs, 48 inches (diameter, each mirror) [121.9 cm]

Two black metal cans attached by a long piece of yellow rope twisted in a pile between them — Christian Marclay, Dialogue of the Giants, 1988

metal drums and rope, 28-3/4 x 18-1/2 inches (each drum) [73 x 47 cm]

Color video still of a record player's needle hovering above a vinyl record — Christian Marclay, Looking for Love, (still), 2008

single-channel video, duration: 32 minutes, edition of 5

Christian MarclayEcho

1993

monoprint, acrylic on paper, 17 x 24 inches (framed) [43 x 61 cm]

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Christian MarclayPostcards

2003

two lithographs, 25-1/2 x 37-1/2 inches (each sheet) [64.8 x 95.3 cm], edition of 100

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Christian MarclayYin and Yang (from the series “Recycled Records”)

1983

collaged vinyl record, 10 inches (diameter) [25.4 cm]

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Christian MarclayBreasts

1989

silicone castings and metal clips, 16-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 2 inches [41.3 x 47 x 5.1 cm]

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Christian MarclayStereo Volume

1989

speakers and plexiglas, 54 x 36-1/4 x 23-3/4 inches (overall) [137.2 x 92.1 x 60.3 cm]

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Christian MarclayFactum I and Factum II

1990

diptych, acrylic on two record covers, 12-1/4 x 24-1/2 inches (overall) [31.1 x 62.2 cm]

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Christian MarclayPathetique

1992

collage with record covers, 50 x 37-1/2 inches (sheet) [127 x 95.3 cm]

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Christian MarclayFeedback

1994

two circular mirrors with compact discs, 48 inches (diameter, each mirror) [121.9 cm]

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Christian MarclayDialogue of the Giants

1988

metal drums and rope, 28-3/4 x 18-1/2 inches (each drum) [73 x 47 cm]

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Christian MarclayLooking for Love

(still), 2008

single-channel video, duration: 32 minutes, edition of 5

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Horizontal image of a grid of white cassette tapes and their outlines on a background of deep blue

Christian Marclay: Cyanotypes

Christian Marclay’s photograms reinvigorate two nearly-forgotten media: the cassette tapes of the 1970s and ’80s and the cyanotypes of the 1840s. The cyanotype process dates to the dawn of photography and was developed by the English scientist Sir John Herschel. Utilizing a light-sensitive chemical mixture, cyanotypes are created by placing objects directly onto the surface of coated paper. The resulting blue photograms reveal a silhouetted image that varies in shade with the opacity of the objects.