I think Trecartin is the most exciting video artist at work now, keeping aflame the ethos of video as a true condensation of the electronic apparatus. In his case, the internet is present in the speed and imagery overload that makes his videos simultaneously outlandish and familiar.
The New Yorker has published an in-depth interview with Trecartin, confirming his increasing reputation in the art world. Below is one of his first video tapes, A Family Finds Entertainment.
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