The inauguration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial along the Tidal Basin in Washington DC inspires this commentary on monuments.
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An Art Show at the Federal Reserve
In this 8-minute video, an art show at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington DC becomes the starting point for thoughts about post-9/11 symbols of social stability.
Thinking about Dresden’s Military Museum
Here’s my video on the new military museum currently under construction in Dresden, Germany. Comments welcome!
The Battlefield of History
In 2010, the American Constitution Society organized a video contest about the importance of an independent judiciary. My video ”The Battlefield of History” won second prize.
Four Random Thoughts on Two Art Collections
Here’s my video on the Rubell Family Collection, and the de la Cruz Collection, which I visited in January 2010.
The 2009 Venice Biennale
Here’s my video on the 2009 Venice Biennale of contemporary art.
Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty and Floating Island
Here’s my video on two works by Robert Smithson, his Spiral Jetty (1970) and Floating Island to Travel Around Manhattan Island (1970 -2005).
The Waterfalls of Olafur Eliasson
Here’s my video on the four Waterfalls by Olafur Eliasson, installed along the East River from June to October 2008.
New Orleans Prospect 1 Biennale
Here’s my video on Prospect 1, the New Orleans contemporary art Biennale that ran from Nov. 1, 2008 to Jan. 18, 2009. Watch my video — and feel free to leave a comment!
– Tim Cone
The Gates of Christo & Jeanne Claude
Check out my first video! It’s on the Gates of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Feel free to comment about it. With your feedback, I’ll get inspired to make more videos.
– Tim Cone
