Max Neuhaus

2002
2002 - Rory Logsdail, Max Neuhaus, Times Square, 1977/2002. A short film production: Firefly Pictures for Rai Sat Art. 7 min.75 sec. ©Firefly


In 2002, a short film about Max Neuhaus and his work Times Square was produced by Rory Logsdail for Rai Sat Art. The film focuses on the 2002 reinstallation of the permanent sound art piece, which had been turned off in 1992. 

The short film features interviews with the following individuals, who played a role in the 2002 reinstallation of Times Square:

  • Max Neuhaus: The artist discusses the concept of the sound installation, his philosophy on site-specific art, and his intentions for the piece.
  • Christine Burgin: The gallerist for the Christine Burgin Gallery, Burgin directed the 2002 reinstallation project.
  • Lynne Cooke: A curator at the Dia Center for the Arts (now Dia Art Foundation), Cooke offers a curatorial perspective on the piece. Dia now oversees the ongoing maintenance of Times Square.
  • David Andrews: An audio engineer from Andrews Audio, Andrews likely provided insights into the technical aspects of the sound equipment used for the installation.