I really like the content of this piece, but I think it needs to be re-issued in a different format. The wealth of unique, cool ansi art information in this piece is remarkable. The printer music was really cool, and the information about ANSI art was also compelling -- even without the images to view.
The longform presentation didn't work that well, though. With a little cleanup, or a change of format, I think this would be very interesting, and I think that it would be one of those pieces that could generate a lot of discussions and "did you hear about" watercooler discussions. I could hear it as a Fresh-Air type interview, or with a change of format even a This American Life piece (especially during one of the live TAL shows). It needs tightening and focus but there are overall generic themes that Ira and the gang seem to love... the humor, surprise and "Americans can turn anything into art" plot. Throw in the surprisingly interesting backstabbing at the art group level and you have the narrative story that TAL wants.
Review of 100 YEARS OF THE COMPUTER ART SCENE
Hans Anderson
Posted on June 26, 2004 at 10:47 AM
The longform presentation didn't work that well, though. With a little cleanup, or a change of format, I think this would be very interesting, and I think that it would be one of those pieces that could generate a lot of discussions and "did you hear about" watercooler discussions. I could hear it as a Fresh-Air type interview, or with a change of format even a This American Life piece (especially during one of the live TAL shows). It needs tightening and focus but there are overall generic themes that Ira and the gang seem to love... the humor, surprise and "Americans can turn anything into art" plot. Throw in the surprisingly interesting backstabbing at the art group level and you have the narrative story that TAL wants.