Paradox of Praxis 1 (Sometimes Making Something Leads to Nothing)
Francis Alÿs
, 1997
Francis Alÿs pushes a large block of ice through the streets of Mexico City and leaves a trail of meltwater.
Language
Taal
Langue
No dialogue
Duration
Duur
Longueur
5 min
Aspect Ratio
Beeldverhouding
Format d'image
1.33
Francis Alÿs pushes a large block of ice through the streets of Mexico City. Over a period of nine hours, the ice block shrinks noticeably and leaves a trail of meltwater. Although, as the title suggests, this work literally leads to nothing, the artist perseveres and continues on his way.
Language
Taal
Langue
No dialogue
Duration
Duur
Longueur
5 min
Aspect Ratio
Beeldverhouding
Format d'image
1.33
A Film by
Een film van
Un film de
Francis Alÿs
Image
Beeld
Image
Francis Alÿs
Producer
Producent
Producteur
Francis Alÿs
