James Benning : One Way Boogie Woogie 2012

1 Mar-9 Jun 2012

Overview

James Benning is a veteran American film-maker who is recognized as one of the pioneers of independent film in the USA from the 1970s to the present day. This is his first ever one-person exhibition in the UK. His works invite us to contemplate America’s unseen landscapes, industrial cityscapes, and vernacular architecture. One Way Boogie Woogie was James Benning's first feature-length film, shot in 1977. It set the tone for his future career as a film-maker who invites us to pay close attention to the details of the world, and to parts of our cities that we ordinarily pass by. Part of AV Festival 2012.