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Film Description
Tim Marlow takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of Carsten Höller's Test Site installation, pitched somewhere between a monumental set of sculptural forms and an oversized, menacing playground, and consisting of five stainless steel slides that takes members of the public from the highest floors to the very bottom of Tate Modern. Features a rare interview with Höller and, with its unique access from the early stages through to the opening day, this film charts the progress of a fascinating art project.
This is a brilliantly constructed insight into the making of the recent Tate Modern exhibition from German conceptual artist Carsten Holler. Five presenter Tim Marlow ... more >
This is a brilliantly constructed insight into the making of the recent Tate Modern exhibition from German conceptual artist Carsten Holler. Five presenter Tim Marlow is as charming and straight talking as ever as he guides us through the twisting stages of the construction of these enigmatic and captivating slides.
With exciting observational camera work that gives us an intimate look into the conceptualising, designing and construction of Holler’s slides, Seventh Art have produced documentary that is interesting to art lovers, designers and casual onlookers alike. < less
To accompany the fascinating slides that appear at Tate Modern this film is a great look behind the scenes, with an interview with the artist himself.
Although the... more >
To accompany the fascinating slides that appear at Tate Modern this film is a great look behind the scenes, with an interview with the artist himself.
Although the slides are due to be taken down soon, this DVD is a great memorable accompaniment to the playground come artwork that once took place in the vast Turbine Hall.
For anyone with an interest in installation, sculpture, art, Carsten Höller, Tim Marlow or the Tate Modern this is a definite must see. < less
