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I think I get it.. maybe

posted 11 years ago by Kunovega
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The idea of it, is art

To appreciate the beauty in every day moments

He filmed his lover sleeping for 5 hours

I can appreciate watching my wife sleep peacefully for a few moments every day

Is the film actually worth watching? No, not really. It is just 5 hours of a guy sleeping, I would not ever suggest sitting through it.

But the concept behind it is meant to inspire introspection and reflection on the simple things, that in itself is artful

But on any level of reality, hearing about it has more inspiration than actually bothering to watch the thing for more than a moment or two. It's the kind of film you can leave looping in an otherwise static art gallery

I don't believe its really intended that anyone sit through 5 hours of the thing

Even if you wanted to spend time watching someone sleep, I think you would find more value in watching someone you care about and not a stranger

[–] Kompressor_Fan 9 years ago

Warhol believed that the everyday and the banal could be made into art. In the case of his paintings and photography, he was majorly successful at creating beauty out of the disposable. In the case of his films.....not so much.

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