Episode #049: In her Williamstown, MA studio, artist Laylah Ali discusses her system of organizing newspaper clippings, which includes photographs of swimmer Michael Phelps, soldiers, and American flags.
Learn more about Laylah Ali: http://www.art21.org/artists/laylah-ali
VIDEO: Producer: Wesley Miller & Nick Ravich. Interview: Susan Sollins. Camera: Joel Shapiro. Sound: Tom Bergin. Editor: Jenny Chiurco. Artwork courtesy: Laylah Ali.
Gustav Metzger already did this in the late 50's, his approach was a lot more interesting as well
almanacofsleep 8 months ago
The lyrics of Radiohead's Amnesiac album have been cut out of various papers and stuck together. I love this idea
Sharazapam 2 years ago
william s. burroughs cut-up method is cutting up text and putting it back together to make a new poem or story.
sapphirerose666 2 years ago
this is like burriughs cut up technique
loveupskirts 3 years ago
What a talent. WHAT A FACE!
conewells 3 years ago