The Woods

The Woods is a video installation comprised of three documentaries on child film stars from the United States of America, Nigeria and India. ‘The Audition’ features Hollywood stars, ‘The Interview’ features Nollywood stars, and ‘The Rehearsal’ features Bollywood stars. The Woods was exhibited at ACMI as part of The Character exhibition in 2015.

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Collection

In ACMI's collection

Previously on display

11 March 2013

ACMI: Gallery 1

Credits

artist

Candice Breitz

Production places

India Nigeria United States

Production dates

2012

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

Z000116

Subject category

Digital Art

Object Types

Installation

Materials

Multi-channel installation, video, colour and audio

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India, Nigeria and United States, 2012