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To and Fro. Fro and To. And To and Fro. And Fro and To.

1972 · 1 min

Reportedly shot in the back office at Leo Castelli’s New York gallery, an ashtray is used to demonstrate five different actions related to artistic work. With the camera static, the video opens with the ashtray in the center of the screen. A hand approaches from above and slides the object up and down, then back up and back down. Each time an act is completed, the hand retreats from the object, marking a separation from the next “possibility.” The actions (or movements) mimic language (e.g. “to and fro”) as it is spoken.

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Year 1972
Director Lawrence Weiner
Runtime 1 min.

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To and Fro. Fro and To. And To and Fro. And Fro and To. is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1972. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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