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201628 minPGtalk

Doug Aitken Interview: The Nomadic Studio

201628 minPGtalk

Doug Aitken, an innovative American multimedia artist, shares insights on his dynamic projects and the importance of breaking down barriers between art forms.

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Doug Aitken Interview: The Nomadic Studio

2016• 28 minPG

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Doug Aitken, an innovative American multimedia artist, shares insights on his dynamic projects and the importance of breaking down barriers between art forms.

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Doug Aitken, an influential American multimedia artist, discusses his innovative approach to art in an interview at Peder Lund Gallery. Highlighting his project 'Station to Station,' Aitken emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers between artistic mediums. His 4,000-mile train journey from New York to San Francisco served as a nomadic studio, fostering collaboration and creativity at each stop. Aitken's work, showcased through visually striking video extracts, reflects his belief in art as a dynamic dialogue rather than a singular expression.

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