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THE CRACK - TATE MODERN - LONDON

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Uploaded by on Jan 27, 2008

This is a short film made in one shot in the Turbine room of the Tate Modern in London.
It is meant to be a tribute to the striking work of Doris Salcedo. Her piece entitled 'Shibboleth'starts as a tiny crack in the floor of the cavarnous hall and runs the full length, opening up into a subterranean chasm. . A 'shibboleth' is a custom, phrase or use of language that acts as a test of belonging to a particular social group or class. By definition, it is used to exclude those deemed unsuitable to join this group. The crack is a physical representation of the divisions in society and the rules set up in order to promote these divisions.
In truth, it must be seen to be fully appreciated, much as the ramifications of the divisions between us all have to be felt to be truely understood. We hope however that this vidio will entertain and encourage people to concider the possibility of breaking those barriers which separate us.
Thanks to Mansun for the music ... and thanks to you for reading this .... enjoy ..... R, D, E and J

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  • yes this is a real crack... it is a piece of art in Tate Modern - London... please go and see this you will be impressed

    Rick C

  • this is amazing... one take and told everyone to move... check it out at tate modern London

    Rick C

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  • Great video and description! I am also an artist and I have a piece in the tate, check my last video that has all about it.

  • impressive...

  • wow thats impressive...at the end I knew it was your hand that the girl had ahold of and idk how lol, but thats amazing how that is.

  • ugh do you know where i can get a video of the whole crack you... its making me angry because it has no conclusion u stopped it does the crack just end like that or does it heal its self...

  • any books on the thesis?

    Cheers.

    from,

    del-boy.

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