Ambling Around: Commentary

Animating Maurizio Cattelan at the Guggenheim

skatz — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 07:56:20 -0800

This short time-lapse video tracks the process of installing Maurizio Cattelan’s exhibition “All” at the Guggenheim in November 2011.

Women in Art and Animation

skatz — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:17:13 -0700

A new film and a new book – women in art, women in animation

Warfare As Gaming, Gaming As Warfare

skatz — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:37:27 -0800

Josh Bricker’s video “Post Newtoniansim” runs real footage warfare (Iraq?) side-by-side with gaming warfare. But the viewer’s response is the real subject of this film.

When Art Lives With Dancing Cats

skatz — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:44:30 -0800

There's been a lot of response to my last article. This really interesting challenge just arrived in my inbox. In fact, it’s so strong that I’m publishing it in full. It’s from Janet Blatter, a cognitive scientist, author, and film script and development consultant.

But Is It Art?

skatz — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:30:51 -0800

Two billion videos are viewed daily on YouTube. Is any of it art? And does it matter?

Animation's Star Is Rising In the Art World

skatz — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:44:00 -0800

They're calling it a "paradigm shift in contemporary art", "a new sensibility in the art of our time". Galleries and their curators are starting to notice animation. It's been a long time coming.