Swoon presenting her work at MoMA, (Part 2 of 2)
The artist Swoon presenting her work as part of the Conversations with Contemporary Artists series at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Part 2 of 2 (edited for time)
Audio archives of the unedited presentation and discussion with Gretchen Wagner are available on moma.org/audio or through the MoMA Think Modern podcast in iTunes.
Images courtesy of Swoon. © 2007 The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Duration : 0:9:56
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March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
thank you!
thank you!
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
I was brought up …
I was brought up the the idea that if you haven’t anything interesting or nice to say then don’t bother. What a dull post…rung along.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
You must realize …
You must realize that people who came to see this video only mutter, “What a dick,” and move on when they read a comment like that, right?
I mean, all I’m saying is, this is not your target demographic, you know?. Nobody scrolls down the comments section thinking, “I know I came looking for an interview with an artist I respect and admire, but still . . . I can’t help but wonder if a stranger has an opinion that differs with my own. Hey, someone does! I’m reevaluating my outlook.”
word.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
Absolutely …
Absolutely enthralling! I am humbled by such inspiration! Yield to her talent and drink within!
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
“Democratize the …
“Democratize the public places”? Earth to Swoon-Girl, we don’t live in a democracy. We live in a republic. Further, your defacing of public spaces with your PERSONAL subject matter is hardly the best method of encouraging others to follow your lead; if that was your real motivation then you might have simply scrawled on walls words such as “Express yourself on the nearest public space.” Now you’re making installations? Didn’t you keep saying you spent your whole life studying classical art?
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
ahhhhh miss van is …
ahhhhh miss van is better
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
Swoon is great. I …
Swoon is great. I wish I knew about this when it was taking place.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
thank you so much …
thank you so much for posting this. Swoon has been one of my favorite artists for a long time.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
These videos MoMA …
These videos MoMA is posting are fantastic! Swoon is such a hard working artist, it is great to see this kind of work being given it’s due. And what amazing imagery! Super talent! it would be great to participate in one of the installations. Thanks!
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
If you’re referring …
If you’re referring to when she says working outside is different from working inside “because they’re different animals,” I think she is comparing the process of making working for a gallery versus work to be posted outside on a wall. Just as a note — the syncing of audio and video is not exact on the presentation, we had to make some edits for time.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
hey my names Abe …
hey my names Abe too, did you catch that at 2:48, what slips out her mouth while she looks at that image? my brothers an artist and i know the crap people who are high all the time spout. Was that subconcious racism or what?
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
thank you for …
thank you for posting… I would like to see more lectures posted. very good to stay connected! and great to promote the artists at MOMA and happenings; it would be good to definitely post more info about the artist, any future shows, website, etc.
March 7th, 2010 at 2:18 am
Thanks for posting …
Thanks for posting this…great stuff! Really interesting down to earth artist…how about providing a link back to her website or something in the video info.