Takahiko Iimura Movies

  • 1967
    Shelter 9999

    Shelter 9999

    Shelter 9999

    01967HD

    In the context of the Cold War, use of the word “shelter” was common. However, it surprised Iimura when he started to live in New York in...

    Shelter 9999
  • 1977
    One Frame Duration

    One Frame Duration

    One Frame Duration

    01977HD

    The films concerns the "duration" (or non-duration) of one frame, as the title indicates, the minimum unit of film in space (dark and light) with...

    One Frame Duration
  • 1991
    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)

    01991HD

    A compilation tape of performances including John Cage Performs James Joyce, Arakawa, and Iimura's first AIUEONN and As I See You You See Me shot...

    Concept tape 3 (Performance)
  • 2013
    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–

    02013HD

    Video began as a medium that inspired discovery. This art documentary traces the expressive roots of “media art” in Japan — works...

    KIKAIDE MIRUKOTO = Eye Machine / To See by Chance –The Pioneers of Japanese Video Arts–
  • 1973
    1 To 60 Seconds

    1 To 60 Seconds

    1 To 60 Seconds

    01973HD

    "In 1 to 60 Seconds Iimura does an extraordinary thing: he abstracts time from any concrete associations, seems to put it on the screen and there you...

    1 To 60 Seconds
  • 1996
    Sky and Ground

    Sky and Ground

    Sky and Ground

    01996HD

    Sky and ground which was cut off momentarily / A camera wanders seeking its own shadow / The images which explore the limit / of solitude in New York...

    Sky and Ground
  • 1977
    Visual Logic (and Illogic)

    Visual Logic (and Illogic)

    Visual Logic (and Illogic)

    01977HD

    Demonstrates the visual logic (and illogic) of sign combining with limited movements of camera for panning and zooming.

    Visual Logic (and Illogic)
  • 1963
    Onan

    Onan

    Onan

    101963HD

    “ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires....

    Onan
  • 1962
    Dada 62

    Dada 62

    Dada 62

    01962HD

    Yomiuri Independent was an annual show between 1949-1963 that exhibited all art that was submitted. Artists in the early 60s began to take advantage...

    Dada 62
  • 1972
    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame

    01972HD

    Takahiko Iimura's Models Series

    Models: B-3: To See the Frame, Not to See the Frame
  • 1972
    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3

    01972HD

    Takahiko Iimura's Models Series

    Models: B-2: A Line 1, 2, 3