After purchasing a gun in Mexico City, the artist was arrested within eleven minutes while walking through the streets with the weapon in hand.
Synopsis
After purchasing a gun in Mexico City, the artist was arrested within eleven minutes while walking through the streets with the weapon in hand.
Synopsis
Francis Alÿs walks through Mexico City with a gun in his hand. He purchased the weapon before starting this action in 2000. After eleven minutes, police arrest him. The next day, he repeats the action with police cooperation. Alÿs presents a record of the original event alongside footage of its reenactment. This work questions the boundaries between documentation and fiction. It also examines how media can change the perception of reality.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Francis Alÿs confront police in Mexico City.
- Find out how media distorts reality.
- Meet the boundaries of art and documentation.
Did You Know
- Francis Alÿs was arrested after walking with a gun for 11 minutes.
- The reenactment took place the day after the initial incident.
- The film has a total duration of 5 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Alÿs do in Mexico City for his work?
Alÿs purchased a gun and walked through the city streets with the weapon in his hand.
How long did Alÿs walk with the gun before being arrested?
He was arrested by the police after eleven minutes.
What was the duration of the video work created by Alÿs?
The duration of the video work is 5 minutes.
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