Sunday 30 September 2012

Basil's Arc



Saturday 22's afternoon of film, papers, notes and readings on and of the work of Basil King held at Anthology Film Archives in the Bowery was a triumph exceeding the expectations of the organisers. People were turned away from the auditorium (one unfortunate speaker was unable to get back in after a visit to the John). The varied presentations and the perspectives the participants offered came together wonderfully. The six hours were not a minute too long and at the B Bar & Grill where we convened for drinks and dinner the event continued into the evening. I didn’t take any shots during proceedings in the auditorium itself but believe me the place was packed. This wasn't any kind of premature obituary but a celebration of ongoing work. What the presentations revealed was the impossibility of pinning down their subject.

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