SHINE 24 – NEW YORK TRACES: PHILL NIBLOCK

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Movement played a pivotal role in the visual work of the intermedia artist and composer Phill Niblock. His films are characterized by textures of rhythms, pulsations, vibrant imagery, and masterful play with light and time. Niblock’s work with numerous choreographers, visual artists and musicians, including Elaine Summers, Yvonne Rainer, Steve Paxton and Becky Arnold, Meredith Monk, Ann Danoff, Barbara Dilley, Dana Reitz, Sun Ra, Max Neuhaus, Arthur Russell, and Katherine Liberovskaya showcased his dedication to exploring the intersection of movement, visual expression, and music. On January 8, 2024, at the age of 90, Phill Niblock bid farewell to the world. We invite the audience to join us for a curated selection of his films, to celebrate his legacy and the profound influence and deep inspiration he had on the artistic landscape. 

Since 2016, films by Phill Niblock have regularly been featured in the program of POOL Shine. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase his work, for Phill’s openness and generosity, and for the shared time.

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Bewegung spielte eine entscheidende Rolle in der visuellen Arbeit des Intermedia-Künstlers und Komponisten Phill Niblock (1933 – 2024). Seine Filme zeichnen sich durch rhythmische Texturen, pulsierende Bilder und ein meistherhaftes Spiel mit Licht und Zeit aus. Die Kooperationen Niblocks mit Choreograph*innen, Musiker*innen und visuellen Künstler*innen wie Elaine Summers, Yvonne Rainer, Meredith Monk, Ann Danoff, Barbara Dilley, Dana Reitz, Sun Ra, Max Neuhaus, Arthur Russell und Katherine Liberovskaya zeugen von seinem Interesse an der Entrgrenzung der Künste und seinem weitläufigen Netzwerk in verschiedene Künstler*innenszenen. Am 8. Januar 2024 verstarb Phill Niblock im Alter von 90 Jahren. Im Rahmen der diesjährigen Ausgabe von POOL SHINE – NEW YORK TRACES zeigen wir eine Auswahl seiner Filme.

In tiefer Dankbarkeit für die Inspiration, die Phills Arbeiten hinterlassen haben, für seine Offenheit und die gemeinsame Zeit.

THE MAGIC SUN

PHILL NIBLOCK with SUN RA ARKESTRA | 1966 – 68 | USA | 17 min

ANNIE

PHILL NIBLOCK with ANN DANOFF | USA 1968 | 8 min

3 LOCATIONS

PHILL NIBLOCK with DANA REITZ | USA 1974 | 7 min

WALKING DANCE FOR ANY NUMBER

ELAINE SUMMERS with PHILL NIBLOCK | 1969 | USA | 8 min (4 edits)

MAX

PHILL NIBLOCK and DAVE GEAREY with MAX NEUHAUS | USA USA 1966 – 68 | 8 min

TERRACE OF UNINTELLIGIBILITY

PHILL NIBLOCK with ARTHUR RUSSELL | USA 1985 | 00:20:17