Sadie Benning’s video diaries form a unique record of the development of a young artist. Within the confines of her bedroom, she creates a dense experimental work about a teenagers search for sexual and non-conformist expression. ‘If Every Girl Had a Diary’ is an intimate insight into suburban malaise and alienation, as well as being a defiantly accomplished piece of video art.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
31 December 2004
ACMI Screen Lounge
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1000246
Language
English
Subject category
Digital Art
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Object Types
Artwork
Materials
Single channel moving image, black and white and audio
Holdings
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
SP Betacam; Copy
DVD [PAL]; Exhibition Copy
Digital Betacam [NTSC]; Master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Copy
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation