Kinetics (1972)
Art in glorious motion. Bright, colourful and often intensely dynamic, the 1970 'Kinetics' show at London's Hayward Gallery was a major international showcase of the new active sculptural art. Works by Jean Tinguely, Nam June Paik, Peter Logan, Takis, Jesus Raphael Soto and many others dazzled a wide-eyed public. This priceless film record of the show captures a kaleidoscope of neon lights, rotating metal, squirting water and stroboscopic projections. Director Lutz Becker, of the Slade School of Art Film Unit - who would go on to direct Double-Headed Eagle (1973), a documentary account of Hitler's rise to power - uses a variety of textural, electronic sounds (courtesy of Peter Sahla) to evoke the unusual experience. The show was enormously popular, with visitors filling out the gallery day after day.
Director: Lutz Becker
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John Ardar as Narrator |
| Directing | Martin Walsh | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Barry Salt | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Lutz Becker | Director |
| Camera | Gerald Newman | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Peter Sahla | Sound |