From Iceland — The Great Ticking Time Piece: Christian Marclay's The Clock

From Iceland — The Great Ticking Time Piece: Christian Marclay's The Clock

On a bright and sunny Friday afternoon, I find myself inside one of the exhibition rooms of the National Gallery of Iceland. The familiar space, usually lined with artworks on the walls, has now been transformed into a black box: thick blackout curtains shut out the light, and soft, comfortable sofas are scattered across the floor, turning the gallery into a temporary cinema. On screen, a video moves from scene to scene — some instantly recognis…