Travelogue
Ruscica Jani
The work deconstructs the idea of a travelogue as romanticised history, factual document and idealised experience.
Production Year
2010
Duration
00:08:34
Tyyppi
Asiasana
buildings, commissions (works of art), experimental films, interiors, literature, London, lyric poetry, media art, political art, stories, towns and cities, travel, travelogues (literature), video art
Original Title
Travelogue
Finnish Title
Travelogue
English Title
Travelogue
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Dialogue
Yes
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Sound
Yes
Cast
Jani Ruscica (Author), Jani Ruscica (Director), Camden Arts Centre (Producer), Jani Ruscica (Producer), Ben Roberts (Producer), Anu Keränen (Camera)
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Jani Ruscica is an artist working with video, photography, sculpture and other media. Ruscica is based in Helsinki and was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London and at the Academy of Fine Art in Helsinki. Ruscica's self reflexive works explore the intersection between cinema, video art, theatre and performance. Ruscica has worked with scientists, theatre makers and street performers. Recent exhibitions include Casino Luxembourg, 5th Momentum Biennial in Moss, Norway (2009) and Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm (2009), Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki (2009), as well as screenings in institutions such as Centre Pompidou in Paris, TATE Modern in London and MoMA in New York.
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