Muntadas, since the 1970s, has been preoccupied with the translation of information. In this series of three short films; Fuse, Timer and Slow Down, the artist focuses on the immediacy of the subjects
chosen for each film (a burning fuse, an hourglass, a running tap). An exploration of temporality and semiotics.
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ACMI Identifier
B1000124
Subject category
Digital Art
Object Types
Artwork
Materials
Single channel moving image
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan