This is a camera which shoots this (1981) by Takahiko Iimura
Takahiko Iimura
“This Is A Camera Which Shoots This”, 1980
two identical video cameras, two identical video monitors, two identical tripods, vinyl
dimensions variable
Dead Movie (1964) by Takahiko Iimura
Takahiko Iimura
“Dead Movie”, 1964
Dual 16mm projection, 16mm black leader, two spools
Dimensions variable
Slide 3
Takahiko Iimura
“Circle and Square”, 1981
Expanded cinema performance
Dual 16mm projection, 16mm black leader, two spools
Dimensions variable, duration variable
TV for TV (1983) by Takahiko Iimura
Takahiko Iimura
“TV for TV”, 1983
Two identical TV monitors face to face
Dimensions variable
Slide 5
Takahiko Iimura
“Timed”, 1972
Twenty 16mm film strips of black and clear leader, splicing tape
77 x 72 inches
Self-Identity (1974-2008) by Takahiko Iimura
Takahiko Iimura
“Self-Identity”, 1974-2008
Single-channel video
4 minutes 11 seconds
Slide 7
Takahiko Iimura
“A White Line in Black”, 2007
one-second 16mm film loop
3 x 3 x 1 inches
“A Black Line in Clear”, 2007
one-second 16mm film loop
3 x 3 x 1 inches
“White and Black Lines”, 2007
two one-second 16mm film loops
3 x 3 x 3 inches
Slide 8
Takahiko Iimura
“MA: The Stones Have Moved”, 2004
Single-channel video, b/w & color, silent
10 minutes
