Critical Writing Index

Video Has Captured Our Imagination

by Peggy Gale

Parachute, Summer 1977, no. 7, pp. 16-18

This article focuses on video art in relation to television, examining the physicality of video, the impact of colour video and its use as a communication tool. The work of eight artists are discussed in the context of the effect of television and the media on video art.

ITEM 1977.005 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Television Delivers PeopleRichard Serra

Media BurnAnt Farm

PryingsVito Acconci

This is the Way I Really AmColin Campbell

SecretsColin Campbell

A Very Personal StoryLisa Steele

I'm SorryRodney Werden

SynapseAl Razutis

General Idea's PilotGeneral Idea