Filmscreening: DOUBLE BILL Rodney Graham - Jan Vercruysse

1. About Works Past and Present
Lecture at the AA School of Architecture
15 November 1996

Rodney Graham presents a lecture providing a chronological overview of his work, starting in the mid-1970s.

Filmstill About Works Past and Present, 1996

Many of Graham’s works explore the concept of the ‘loop’ – the continuous repetition of motifs that evolve into endless, sometimes elusive, sequences. This lecture guides viewers through the intricate web of associative thoughts that shaped his artistic practice and gave rise to numerous works.

Among other insights, Graham provides a detailed account of the creation of several works featured in the current exhibition Sumptuous Allegories of Nothingness, including Lenz (1983), The System of Landor’s Cottage. A Pendant to Poe’s Last Story (1987) and Graham’s series of works related to Richard Wagner’s Parsifal.

Collection AA School of Architecture, London
Language: English with English subtitles
Duration: 1h15’
 
 

2. Jan Vercruysse
A film by Jef Cornelis
1990

A reflective film portrait in which Vercruysse discusses what it means to be an artist, the relationship between the artist and their work, and the role of the viewer.

Filmstill Jan Vercruysse, 1990

“Something everyone always wants to know about every artist is who influenced him, who were his predecessors, his forefathers. And every artist gets a list balanced forcibly on his shoulders. Without argumentation, without justification. To give short shrift to that I said I’m the last Flemish Primitive.”

The film revolves around a conversation between Vercruysse and an unseen interviewer, Jef Cornelis (1948-2018), interspersed with footage from the Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven from the same year. Through this film, Cornelis offers a unique and thoughtful personal portrait of Vercruysse, who avoided giving interviews during his lifetime.

Collection Argos, Centre for Art and Media, Brussels
Language: Dutch with English subtitles
Duration: 21’
 
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Practical details

• Entrance via Coupure Links 627 A
• Capacity for this screening is limited.
• The filmscreening starts at 3 p.m. sharp. We kindly ask to register at the reception desk of Herbert Foundation 15 minutes before the start of the filmscreening.

• Admission fee: 4€ – buy your ticket
• Visit of the current exhibitions of Rodney Graham and Jan Vercruysse is not included in the price. Tickets for the exhibitions can be purchased at the reception desk of Herbert Foundation on the day itself.