Sistine Chapel (1993)
Sistine Chapel is an audio-visual collage of new footage and samples from Paik’s past videos, which featured many of his friends, collaborators, and public figures. It was Paik’s own way of summarizing his artistic career with video. The film installation consists of fast-paced and overlapping images that completely cover the gallery walls and ceiling—one of the most under-appreciated parts of architecture, according to Paik. With its electronic visuals and booming audio, interspersed with periods of silence, the immersive installation stands in stark contrast to the experience of its namesake.
Top Cast
Shigeko Kubota
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Charlotte Moorman
Self / Performer
Merce Cunningham
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John Cage
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Joseph Beuys
Self / Performer
FAQ about Sistine Chapel
What is Sistine Chapel about?
Sistine Chapel is an audio-visual collage of new footage and samples from Paik’s past videos, which featured many of his friends, collaborators, and public figures. It was Paik’s own way of summarizing his artistic career with video. The film installation consists of fast-paced…
When was Sistine Chapel released?
Sistine Chapel was released in 1993.
What genres does Sistine Chapel belong to?
Sistine Chapel is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in Sistine Chapel?
The cast of Sistine Chapel includes Shigeko Kubota, Charlotte Moorman, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Joseph Beuys.