Representative work by Juan Downey
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Juan Downey

1940–1993 · Chilean-American

Juan Downey was a pioneering video artist whose work connected feedback systems, architecture, anthropology and Latin American identity. His Video Trans Americas project traveled through the Americas using portable video as a tool for exchange.

Video; installation; drawing

Major Works

  • 1973–76Video Trans Americas
  • 1973Plato Now
  • 1970With Energy Beyond These Walls
  • 1974The Thinking Eye
  • 1976In the Beginning
  • 1979The Laughing Alligator
  • 1980sAbout Cages
  • 1970sInformation Center
  • 1960sElectronic Sculptures
  • 1970sMap and Video Works

Interviews & Writing

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