4 X 4 - Episodes of Singapore Art : Episode 4: Lim Tzay Chuen – The Invisible Artwork

In this episode, Lim Tzay Chuen’s 'Alter #11' (2002) is reflected on. 'Alter #11' involves a bullet, intended to be fired into a gallery. As in other works by Lim, a very small physical alteration is intended to be brought about through a disproportionately large amount of work, often involving endless negotiations, so that the end will never be achieved. At the same time, it often also involves 'large' ethical and aesthetic issues. 'Alter #11 has never been allowed to materialize either. While the two hosts of this episode constantly alternate between playing television hosts and television viewers, issues such as the experience of the sublime and the democratic value of artwork are discussed. NB: instead of episode 4, episode 2 is on view in the digital medialibrary, ending with a rapid version of the video, and half an hour of black.