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The Urge to Disappear: Janet Cardiff's Audio Walks in London and New York.

Authors :
Bretherick, Ruth
Source :
Oxford Art Journal; Dec2020, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p427-443, 17p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article provides an overview of two of the audio walks of Janet Cardiff namely "The Missing Voice," and "Her Long Black Hair." It mentions that The Missing Voice is based around London's East End and Her Long Black Hair is based in Central Park in New York. It also mentions that the artist uses her own voice to lead the headphone wearing participant along a chosen route, weaving a disjointed narrative along the way.

Subjects

Subjects :
AUDIO tours
HEADPHONES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01426540
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oxford Art Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151789358
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/oxartj/kcaa020