oh dear just one? That really isn’t possible. But here are a few of my favorites
Monogram by Robert Rauschenberg – It’s a goat! A goat and art! I want a plushie of this. Maybe I’ll make one for myself sometime.
Inneudo Non Tropo by Gregory Barsamian – This is a show of kinetic sculptures. They spin in time with a strobe light so that each flash of the light creates the equivalent of a frame of animation. Sculptural animation. It’s incredible to see in person with the flashing light and whir of machinery. You can get an approximation of what it’s like by checking out the video on his site.
1895 by Pritt Parn – strange animated film about the origins of cinema. One of the best animations I’ve ever seen. I can’t find it on the internet though, the link shows stills. That’s Estonian animation for you. Brilliant and near impossible to find in the states.
Street of Crocodiles by the Quay Brothers – surreal stop-motion animation, has spawned many imitators. They’re kinda imitators of Jan Svankmeyer themselves but I like them better so its ok.
Dead House u r by Gregor Schneider – the artist installed a life size reproduction of his family house in the Geffen Contemporary (and other places). You were able to wander through it, once you signed a waiver. It was one of the most intense art shows I’ve ever been to with its dark spaces, strange rooms and ominous nooks. Their was a hidden room and a sound proof room. Creepy.
Honorable mentions to Kiki Smith, Lee Bontecou and Joseph Cornell.
@redfeather Those feather sculptures are amazing!