Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Martha Rosler

Martha Rosler works in video, photo-text, installation, and performance, and writes criticism. She has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. Her work in the public sphere ranges from everyday life and the media to transportation, architecture, and the built environment.




The Bowery in Two Inadequate Descriptive Systems 1974-75. A series of 45 gelatin silver prints of text and images on 24 backing boards, each backing board: 11 13/16 x 23 5/8 in. (30 x 60 cm) Originally viewed at Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, England, as part of a Rosler retrospective.



Photomontages

Point and Shoot - 2008, Photomontage



Cleaning the Drapes 1967-72, Photomontage, 20 x 24 in.


Patio View 1967-72, Photomontage.

1 comment:

Su Ansell said...

Really interesting read and eclectic and thought-provoking topics.Particularly 'like' Rosen's photo-montages and what you have done with your own 'tourist ad'. How does the Situationists' philosophy influence your own work would you say?