2002
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.
About the film
- Title: Max Neuhaus - Times Square
- Year: 2002
- Production company: Firefly Pictures for Rai Sat Art
- Director: Rory Logsdail
- Content: The film documents the reinstallation of Neuhaus's sound work at Times Square and includes interviews with key figures involved in the project.
Interviews and contributors
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.
Significance of the film
It serves as a valuable record of the artist's vision and the collaborative effort required to realize and preserve such a complex piece of site-specific public art.
The film provides viewers with an intimate look into Neuhaus's process and his enduring influence on sound art.