The Big Wheel
Jan 01, 1980 · 29m
Director
Willoughby SharpOverview
During the 1980 exhibition of Burden's monumental kinetic sculpture The Big Wheel at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, Burden and Feldman were interviewed by art critic Willoughby Sharp. Burden articulates the process of creating The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound, spinning cast-iron flywheel that is initially powered by a motorcycle, and discusses its relation to his earlier performance pieces and sculptural works. Addressing his motivations and the meaning of this potentially dangerous mechanical art object, Burden discusses such topics as the role of the artist in the industrial world, "personal insanity and mass insanity," and "man's propensity towards violence."
Cast of The Big Wheel
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About The Big Wheel
What is The Big Wheel about?
During the 1980 exhibition of Burden's monumental kinetic sculpture The Big Wheel at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, Burden and Feldman were interviewed by art critic Willoughby Sharp. Burden articulates the process of creating The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound, spinning cast-iron flywheel that is initially powered by a motorcycle, and discusses its relation to his earlier performance pieces and…
When was The Big Wheel released?
The Big Wheel was released on January 1, 1980.
How long is The Big Wheel?
The Big Wheel runs 29 minutes.
Who directed The Big Wheel?
The Big Wheel was directed by Willoughby Sharp.
Who is in the cast of The Big Wheel?
The cast of The Big Wheel includes Chris Burden (Self), Ronald Feldman (Self) and Willoughby Sharp (Self).