Vito Acconci’s undoing

(2001-2021)

CD + MP3 – Cdn$7

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by Vito Acconci and undo (Christof Migone & Alexandre St-Onge)

       Vito Acconci’s undoing (21:51)

Sound and image based on and inspired by the video “Waterways: 4 Saliva Studies” (1971) by Vito Acconci. Used by permission.

First half of sound by Christof, second half by Alexandre. Features Spit (1996-1998).

The soundtrack to the original piece by Vito Acconci as well as this “undone” version are included in the CD release by squint fucker press. The cover features the four stills from each of Vito Acconci’s four saliva studies layered by silver paint, plus dried spit on the inside.

First presented at launch of CD, September 2001 at Casa del Popolo in Montréal. Piece was part of a Kunstradio SPECIAL series (where more video stills and audio of the piece can be found). Also presented at kaaistudios as part of stuttermouthface for Sonic Square #5, Brussels, June 2002.