Published by Inventory Press. Edited by Martin Beck. Text by James Benning, Sharon Lockhart.
American artists James Benning (born 1942) and Sharon Lockhart (born 1964) often cite each other’s films as an influence on their own work, investigating the structure of film itself and rethinking the use of duration and sound. Both artists’ work illustrates the importance of close observation and the evolving urban landscape. Over Time pairs works from both Benning and Lockhart with a collaborative, almost stream-of-consciousness text. The result is a profound conversation between two accomplished artists that highlights how slow reflection can deepen and enrich everyday experience.
Published by Walther König, Köln. Edited and foreword by Peter Pakesch, Bettina Steinbrügge. Text by Diedrich Diederichsen, et al.
The California-based artist and filmmaker James Benning (born 1942) focuses on the relationship between technology and the promise of liberty in a culture bound to its pioneering spirit. Benning examines recent American history—specifically Thoreau and Theodor Kaczynski, the "Unabomber."
James Benning: Decoding Fear