Media Art Net | Nauman, Bruce: Violin Tuned D.E.A.D.

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Works by Bruce Nauman:

Anthro-Socio Bouncing in the Corner #1 Lip Sync Live-Taped Video Corridor Perfect Balance (Pink Andrew with plug hanging with T.V.) Raw Material – BRRR Slow Angle Walk Video Surveillance Piece: Public Room, Private Room

1 h | b/w, moni | Edition / Production: VDB Chicago | Archive / Collection: ZKM Videosammlung, Karlsruhe

Bruce Nauman
«Violin Tuned D.E.A.D.»

In this tape, Nauman stands with his back to the camera and repetitively draws the bow across the strings of a violin tuned d, e, a, d. Perhaps more than any other exercise, this tape demonstrates the sense of anticipation built up in the viewer, as we wait for Nauman to walk, to turn around, to play music, ... to do something.