One super 8mm film, black & white, with sound track, 25 minutes, housed in a round tin of a performance piece which took place in Basel, Switzerland in 1971. The film depicts the artist and audience in a large space. The artist refers to Christ by, among other actions, washing the feet of members from the audience. He climbs a ladder to thow gelatin onto a wall

Celtic + ~~~~, 1 of 13 parts

Beuys, Joseph

1971

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Celtic + ~~~~, 1 of 13 parts

  • Artist:

    Beuys, Joseph

  • Artist Bio:

    German, 1921-1986

  • Date:

    1971

  • Medium:

    Super 8 mm film in a round tin

  • Dimensions:

    7/8 x 7 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Director's Discretionary Fund

  • Object Number:

    1972.18.1

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display