IN PLAY

in play
single-channel video
3 minutes
video installation
two projectors, two DVD players, artificial turf, dual central display and book in a methacrylate box
variable dimensions

In play, Ampudia displays his sense of humor, as well as a certain political dimension. This three-minute looping video presents footage from an epic football match between Germany and Brazil during the 2002 World Cup. Instead of a football, however, we see a copy of the book *The Impact of the New*, by art critic Robert Hughes. The football players, like the artist, are literally kicking critical ideas and concepts about art.

One might ask: Is this a struggle for artistic dominance between the “new world”—in the form of Brazil—and the “old world”—represented by Germany? Ampudia offers no answer.

Text by Bill Kouvenhoven.