Conical Intersect

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• Fonds: Gordon Matta-Clark collection, 1914-2008
•    Series: Gordon Matta-Clark's Films and Videos, 1971-1978
•      Project: Conical Intersect, [1975]

People

• Gordon Matta-Clark (creator)
• Gordon Matta-Clark (artist)
• Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

Title

Conical Intersect

Dates of creation

[1975]

Level of archival description

File 7

Extent and Medium

• 11 film reels
• 2 videocassettes

Scope and Content

File consists of film originals and video transfers of a film about the building cut Conical Intersect, made in Paris, France. Materials were recorded in 1975 and some were transferred to videocassette in 1992.

File contains film reels and videocassettes.

Reference Number

CP138.S6.D7

Related units of description

• DVDs PH2006:0234 and PH2006:0235 in the CCA Photographs Collection are films by Marc Petitjean of Conical Intersect.
• Videocassettes of Conical Intersect, some from the Programs series distributed by Electronic Arts Intermix, can be found in Files 21 24 of Series 6 (CP001.S6.D21; CP001.S6.D24) of the Gordon Matta-Clark Collection. Photomontages and a drawing of Conical Intersect can be found in File 7 of Series 5 (CP001.S5.D7) of the Collection.

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:023
  • Title: Conical Intersect: 16mm 7 rolls of originals
  • Dates of creation: 1975
  • Form: video
  • Catalogued items within this file 7

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Contains film reels which include work prints and original outtakes.

  Quantity / Object type:

  7 film reel(s)

  Physical Description:

  original; some rolls have magnetic stripe and paint [?]; col.; 16 mm; 7 x 100' spools The film reels are individually housed in sealed cans and housed together in a larger box.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:001
    • 16mm film footage for Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:002
    • 16mm film footage for Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:003
    • 16mm outtakes of the film Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:004
    • 16mm outtakes of the film Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:005
    • 16mm outtakes of the film Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:006
    • 16mm outtakes of the film Conical Intersect
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    • PHCON2003:0005:023:007
    • 16mm outtakes of the film Conical Intersect
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:025
  • Title: Conical Intersect: 16mm reversal print with outtake roll
  • Dates of creation: 1975
  • Form: video
  • Catalogued items within this file 2

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Quantity / Object type:

  2 film reel(s)

  Physical Description:

  edited print and reversal print; b&w; 16 mm; 2 reels on core; with outtakes and hot splices; The films are housed together in a larger box.

  Inscription:

  Inscriptions

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • PHCON2003:0005:025:001
    • 16mm original for the film Conical Intersect
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    • 16mm outtakes for the film Conical Intersect
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:019
  • Title: Video recording of Conical Intersect
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Du Art Video (role unspecified)
  • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Original #19"; "20-20 Film Prod."; "5/19/92." Attached sticker reads: "Master."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Master: distribution

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:020
  • Title: Super 8 recording of Conical Intersect
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Original #20"; "Beaubourg original color."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 8mm film

  Technique and media:

  Original, colour, silent,

  Dimensions:

  400ft

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Inscription:

  Inscriptions

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:021
  • Title: 16mm print of Conical Intersect
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Gordon Matta-Clark (archive creator)

  Description:

  Color Reversal; Acetate Base; 24 FPS; A-Wind; Double Perforation; Existing Splices; Opening Splices; Perforation Damage; Faded Color; Tramlines; Tape tabs removed

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 16mm film

  Technique and media:

  Colour, silent

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:18:16.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access by appointment only. Access to a digitized copy of this recording is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:022
  • Title: Video recording of Conical Intersect original title with correction
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
  • The Tape House Editorial Co. (role unspecified)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Original #22"; "6/17/92"; "Original Title and Title W/ Corrections."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Outs and trims

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:024
  • Title: 16mm answer print of Conical Intersect
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "79046 Carnegie Museum of Art"; "Conical Intersect A/P"; "Reference Only (Emul Out)"; "Beaubourg Museum."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 16mm film

  Technique and media:

  Answer print, colour, silent

  Dimensions:

  800ft

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:026
  • Title: 16mm outtakes from the film Paris etant d'art
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Gordon Matta-Clark (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 16mm film

  Technique and media:

  Colour, silent

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:20:38.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  General note:

  • Dates based on dates of project. This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.