Cornucopia
Dec 27, 1982
Description:
Presented and narrated in the style of an archaeological documentary, Cornucopia tells the fictional history of the 1984 Miss General Idea Pavillion and its destruction by fire in 1977. The video showcases an array of rotating ceramic cornucopias, and motifs from the pavillion including peeing poodles, crescent moons, and spilled cocktails. It serves as a commentary on the museum as a popular format and considers aesthetics as a form of hypnosis.Video documentation available upon request.
Captions:
- Felix Partz, Jorge Zontal, and AA Bronson during the making of Cornucopia (1982).
- Kate Craig and AA Bronson during the making of Cornucopia (1982).
- Felix Partz during the making of Cornucopia (1982).
Western Front is a non-profit artist-run centre in Vancouver.
We acknowledge the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations as traditional owners of the land upon which Western Front stands.