Fast Forward: Video Art Conservation from the Studio to Institutions

April 28, 2015
Doors: 6 pm
Talk: 7–7:45 pm, 15 minutes of Q&A following talk

What should we do with the disconnect between the inherent, immediate qualities of video and the limited lifespans of its storage formats? This panel will tackle past, current and potential future problems and solutions in the conservation and storage of video art. To supplement the panel, moderator Chris Sollars will share his correspondence with an array of video artists, specialists, collectors and institutions on this topic.

Panelists include:
Doug Hall – Artist & co-editor of Illuminating Video: An Essential Guide to Video Art
Dave Taylor – Video Producer / Archivist at BAM/PFA
Martina Haidvogl – Advanced Fellow in the Conservation of Contemporary Art SFMOMA
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