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The Way Things Go: A Chain Reaction of Art and Innovation

"The Way Things Go" (1987) by Peter Fischli and David Weiss is a fascinating German art film that showcases an intricate chain reaction of everyday objects interacting in a warehouse setting. Spanning half an hour, the film features tires, chemicals, and more, orchestrated in a mesmerizing and humorous spectacle. Renowned for its innovative use of physical materials instead of digital effects, this piece engages viewers both in museums and online. It highlights the sculptural quality of objects in motion, capturing the unpredictability and irony of life.

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The Way Things Go: A Chain Reaction of Art and Innovation

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  1. “The Way Things Go”“Der Lauf der Dinge” Peter Fischli and David Weiss

  2. They Way Things go (1987) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXrRC3pfLnE • German Art Film • A chain reaction of objects • ½ hour long

  3. Das Facts • In a warehouse, 100 ft long • Tires, chemicals, trash bags, ladders, soap, oil drums, and gasoline, and much much much • Shown in museums around the world as projected on walls • Studied for film, and art, and a popular youtube video

  4. Peter fischli & davidweiss • Most renown contemporary artist from Switzerland • Film, photography, art books, sculpture • Rat and Bear (1982): A film about two men mountain hiking • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTZ1-_KUNPo • Visible World (2003): Slide show of different images around the world with no soundtrack, collection of images put together digitally • “transform that is unexpected and unfathomable, and yet also full of humor and irony”

  5. SO….. IS IT DIGITAL?

  6. It isn’t. • Made on film, not in digital realm. • Has more sculptural aspect with the actually objects interacting. • Not about the digital aspect, focuses on the actual objects.

  7. It is. • In the 80’s, “film” was a “digital technology”, it’s the innovation now that says it’s not “digital” • Mainly viewed in digital form • This piece is not meant to be seen in situ like other sculptural works, made to be seen on film and a screen • http://vimeo.com/4581265

  8. Editing • Editing is a huge part of it • Trash bag • Foam • Time lapse • Do not see everything at once

  9. Visible World 2003 • Housed at Tate • Digital

  10. Time based nature • The whole thought is the time • How would it be the same if not timing? • How does that affect it digitally?

  11. Spinoffs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ve4M4UsJQo

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