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Alex_UK
17-09-2010, 08:27
New member John7 comes to us with an interesting avatar (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7719), and it made me wonder if there are any other examples of hi-fi in art. So, if anyone finds any, stick 'em up.

Here's the original picture that John brought to our attention:

http://labmassiv.com/file/pic/gallery/3209_mid_view.jpg

And here's a few I found on the web

Toni Rox - Owl
http://labmassiv.com/file/pic/gallery/4471_mid_view.jpg

Alex Varanese
http://labmassiv.com/file/pic/gallery/4351_mid_view.jpg

http://labmassiv.com/file/pic/gallery/4350_mid_view.jpg

http://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads7/ArtworkparAlexVaranese9550x733.png

http://vi.sual.ly/images/2010/02/19/alex_varanese_01.jpg

Absolutely loads of work featuring hi-fi by Netherland Art Here (http://web.mac.com/dvagallery/Netherland_Art/Artwork.html) - most of which feature people with hi-fi instead of heads - funny, I imagine some of our members look like this!

http://www.redrabbit.com.mx/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3449417653_94f2f49221_o-570x568.jpg
Stratmangler
17-09-2010, 08:34
Is this the sort of thing you mean Alex ?

http://tralfaz-archives.com/coverart/J/jethro_tull_songsb.jpg
Alex_UK
17-09-2010, 08:39
That's a good one!
Stratmangler
17-09-2010, 08:44
I'm glad you like it - it's the only one I can think of:lolsign:
Techno Commander
17-09-2010, 11:45
How do I go about getting that lady to pop over and lick my turntable? :scratch:
Ali Tait
17-09-2010, 14:28
Pour a load of coke on it!
Marco
17-09-2010, 16:07
http://www.redrabbit.com.mx/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3449417653_94f2f49221_o-570x568.jpg

Gosh, I love his slacks.......

Marco.
Ali Tait
17-09-2010, 16:14
Johnny 5...is alive!
Beechwoods
17-09-2010, 20:02
Christian Marclay has done some interesting stuff examining the intersection between music, music reproduction, and art

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I like a lot of his sound art stuff. He was what you might call one of the first 'turntablists' but he's also done more traditional installations, like this one:

http://ps1.org/exhibitions/view/305

http://ps1.org/slideshows/ChristianMarclay/2822%20Records%20by%20Christian%20Marclay_photo%20 by%20Mark%20Lentz_5Z9A6703.jpg

http://ps1.org/slideshows/ChristianMarclay/2822%20Records%20by%20Christian%20Marclay_photo%20 by%20Mark%20Lentz_DCFW5823.jpg

http://ps1.org/slideshows/ChristianMarclay/2822%20Records%20by%20Christian%20Marclay_photo%20 by%20Mark%20Lentz_DCFW5824.jpg

http://ps1.org/slideshows/ChristianMarclay/2822%20Records%20by%20Christian%20Marclay_photo%20 by%20Mark%20Lentz_panorama.jpg
Alex_UK
17-09-2010, 23:42
Very interesting, thanks Nick. I now feel the urge to go to the Tate modern - I know that installation wasn't/isn't there but I just love spending some time there and that reminded me I haven't been there for a while. I'm in Waterloo next Friday so maybe I can sort something then, hmmm...
goraman
18-09-2010, 01:32
These are an early pair od Superex headphones.
Alex_UK
18-09-2010, 08:08
I did wonder if they were, Jeff, thanks to seeing them in your posts. Sorry they got murdered in the name of art...
Beechwoods
18-09-2010, 08:24
A couple of years ago the Tate hosted a Christmas event including Christian Marclay, and another of my favourites, People Like Us. The People Like Us section was broadcast on Radio 3 IIRC.

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eventseducation/musicperform/christianmarclaysoundsofchristmas2459.htm

Otomo Yoshihide is another one doing interesting art with hi-fi... subverting the tools of the DJ and music reproduction.

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Alex_UK
18-09-2010, 14:36
You wouldn't want to buy a used turntable or cartridge from him though, would you?!
Reid Malenfant
18-09-2010, 15:15
How do I go about getting that lady to pop over and lick my turntable? :scratch:


Pour a load of coke on it!
Looks like someone beat you to it :lolsign:

Look at the picture closely :eyebrows:

Is that talcum powder i ask you :nocomment:
Barry
18-09-2010, 18:30
I thought the photograph was of a gymnomastic melophage. Isn't that honey being poured onto the record?
Reid Malenfant
18-09-2010, 18:52
Isn't that honey being poured onto the record?
It certainly looks like it could be, yes :) It'd get rid of the nasty coke bitterness :eyebrows:
Techno Commander
18-09-2010, 21:12
The whole scenario reminds me of a very interesting night I spent an expensive lady back in my 20's :eyebrows:.:eek: