Plot Summary
Paul McCarthy’s Ma Bell (1971/1972) is an early, visceral performance video featuring the artist in a room filled with black motor oil and telephone books. It is a "Black & White Tape" where McCarthy uses the oil as paint to cover a telephone book, involving a shift from controlled, conceptual action to a chaotic, "insane" persona. The piece represents his early exploration of using his body, food, and industrial liquids to create transgressive, psychological performances.
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Director & Crew
Paul McCarthy
Director
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Who directed Ma Bell?
Ma Bell was directed by Paul McCarthy and released in 1971.
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Ma Bell has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1971-03-16
- Status
- Released