1974 | United States | Experimental

Turn-On

  • English 22 mins
  • Director | Vito Acconci
  • Writer | Vito Acconci
  • Producer | Vito Acconci

STATUS: Released

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Acconci again confronts both the viewer’s and his own expectations of his performance, saying, "I've waited for the perfect time, for the perfect piece, I'm tired of waiting... but no, you want me to have something ready for you, something prepared." Acconci addresses the artist's perpetual wait for both inspiration and appreciation. He pulls apart the relationship of the artist to the audience, which for Acconci constitutes a mixture of independence and co-dependence, relying on the viewer to both validate and motivate his work. Near the end of the tape, Acconci turns against his viewer, his work and himself, saying, "It’s me, I can't find any reason anymore to do art.... I'm waiting for you to leave."

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