Miami: VITAS Healthcare Building

Chop'em Down Films
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Miami: VITAS Healthcare Building, 2024

4 channel video installation

Chop ‘em Down Films is a collective of cinematographers based in Los Angeles, spearheaded by filmmaker Zane Meyer. They specialize in capturing street art and graffiti actions worldwide; their goal is to act as a catalyst for the culture rather than to simply document. The work of Chop ‘em Down reflects the perspective of an insider. In their collaboration with the urban art scene, they often draw attention to social context and political issues. Three projects in Los Angeles, Miami, and London are presented here through films and a large photo series.

Miami: VITAS Healthcare Building: The Vitas Healthcare Building, scheduled for demolition, was transformed into a massive graffiti canvas by both local and international artists in 2023. All four facades have been covered, turning the building into a temporary, yet iconic, artistic landmark. This was particularly effective as it took place during one of the world's most prestigious international art fairs: Art Basel Miami.

On loan courtesy of the artist.

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