How 1970s SoHo artists transformed urban life through film
Explore the intersection of art and everyday existence in 1970s downtown New York. This discussion examines how filmmakers captured the essence of loft living and the rhythms of neighborhood life through the lens of experimental video.
Curator Josh T. Franco sits down with Ingrid Wiegand and dancer Julie Finch to revisit the creative atmosphere of 1970s New York City. The conversation centers on works held in the Archives of American Art, specifically the 1974 film 'Julie' by Robert and Ingrid Wiegability and the 1975 work 'Walking' by Wiegand.
The video delves into how these films document the daily realities of the SoHo neighborhood, illustrating the relationship between artistic practice and the spaces inhabited by the creators.
Source: Ingrid Wiegand, Julie Finch: On Loft Life and Space-Making in the 1970s (Interview Only)
