Artists vs Hollywood
Photo © Colin Davison
14 February – 14 March, 2009
Globe City
What happens when you take a Hollywood narrative, deconstruct it and reconstruct the deconstruction? ‘Artists vs. Hollywood’ was an exhibition of film works that highlighted the relationship between contemporary artists, moving image practise and mainstream cinema. Featuring a selection of works from six international artists, the exhibition broke down narrative, representation and stardom in order to interrogate one of the most powerful industries in the world.
Featuring: Candice Breitz, Stuart Croft, Stan Douglas, Steven Eastwood, Matthias Müller & Christoph Girardet
Curated by: Joanna Callaghan (UK) Lubi Thomas (Australia)
Artist Statement
Candice Breitz
Breitz is a South African film and photography artist.
https://www.instagram.com/candicebreitz/
Candice Breitz Interview: How Mainstream Culture Shapes Us – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8LhJ-Yjr8
Stuart Croft
Croft sadly passed away in 2015. http://www.stuartcroftfoundation.org stands as an archive for the London based artist-filmmaker’s work.
Stan Douglas
Douglas is an artist based in Vancouver who focuses on literature, music and cinema history to highlight the ‘failed utopia’ of modernism.
Stan Douglas: Channeling Miles Davis | Art21 “Extended Play” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOCpBiumuHc
Steven Eastwood
Eastwood is a British artist and filmmaker concerned with ethics, belief and mental and physical disabilities.
https://www.instagram.com/steveneastwoodfilm/
Island trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JwTmjbIadI
Matthias Müller
Müller is a German experimental filmmaker.
Viennale-Trailer 2000: Breeze (by Matthias Müller) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5DPSOwIMOo
Christoph Girardet
Girardet is a German filmmaker who works primarily with found footage and often collaborates with Müller
http://www.campagne-premiere.com/artists/christoph-girardet/work-overview
60 seconds. Christoph Girardet – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUvpmRIbPI4