VOICED: Artist Christian Boltanski stages encounter 'with death'

The video explores Christian Boltanski's latest art installation, a macabre machine symbolizing the hand of God, choosing and discarding old clothes. The work reflects on themes of death, memory, and personal history, influenced by Boltanski's father's experiences during World War Two. It also delves into the artist's thoughts on aging and mortality. The unsettling exhibition offers a confrontation with death, emphasizing life's transience. The installation is temporary, with clothes to be recycled or donated.

What does the cloud in Boltanski's installation symbolize?

• The randomness of life

• The industrial revolution

• The beauty of nature

• The chaos of war

What personal history influenced Boltanski's focus on death and memory?

• His experiences in the art world

• His father's life during World War Two

• His travels around the world

• His childhood in a rural village

How does Boltanski describe the process of aging?

• As a swim across a calm lake

• As a climb up a steep mountain

• As a walk through a field of landmines

• As a journey through a peaceful meadow

What is the intended fate of the clothing used in the installation?

• To be given to charities or recycled

• To be displayed in a museum

• To be sold in an auction

• To be burned in a ceremonial fire

What feeling does a visit to the installation evoke according to the transcript?

• Joy and celebration

• Calm and relaxation

• Unsettling confrontation with death

• Excitement and adventure