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General Idea, Light On – General Idea Recording, 1971, signed, dated, and titled: “GI 71” “Light-On”, gelatin silver print,
20,2 x 25,6 cm (unframed), 30,4 37,4 x 3,1 cm (framed) (GI 333)
Jorge Zontal can be seen holding the Light On mirror that reflects AA Bronson taking the picture. In the background, Felix Partz
is shooting with a Portapak camera what will become Double Mirror Video (1971). The photograph was included in the recent
exhibition General Idea Photographs: 1969-1982, MAMCO, Geneva (May 31 – September 10, 2017)
General Idea, Light On – General Idea Recording, 1971, signed and dated: “GI 71”, gelatin silver print, 20,2 x 25,6 cm
(unframed), 33 x 39,3 x 3,1 cm (framed) (GI 334)
The Light On mirror is placed on a stone wall and reflects the the landscape around it. Never exhibited before.
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