Francis Alÿs: Guards (2004-5)
Available to watch in full until the end of Armed Forces Week, 24 - 29 June 2013
Guards
Francis Alÿs in collaboration with Rafael Ortega and Artangel
64 Coldstream guards walk separately in the City of London, unaware of one another’s route. The guards wander through the City looking for one another. Upon meeting, they fall into step and march together. When a square measuring 8 by 8 guards is built, the complete formation marches towards the closest bridge. As they step on to the bridge, the guards break step and disperse. These instructions form the basis of the film.
Francis Alÿs in collaboration with Rafael Ortega and Artangel
64 Coldstream guards walk separately in the City of London, unaware of one another’s route. The guards wander through the City looking for one another. Upon meeting, they fall into step and march together. When a square measuring 8 by 8 guards is built, the complete formation marches towards the closest bridge. As they step on to the bridge, the guards break step and disperse. These instructions form the basis of the film.
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