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• Fonds: Gordon Matta-Clark collection, 1914-2008
•    Series: Gordon Matta-Clark's Films and Videos, 1971-1978
•      Project: Day's End, [1975-1976]

People

• Gordon Matta-Clark (creator)
• Gordon Matta-Clark (artist)
• Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

Title

Day's End

Dates of creation

[1975-1976]

Level of archival description

File 8

Extent and Medium

• 13 film reels
• 10 videocassettes
• 5 film cassettes
• 3 audiocassettes

Scope and Content

File consists of film and video originals, audio cassettes and video transfers of the building project Day's End, made in New York City, New York. Materials were recorded in 1975 and 1976 and some were transferred to videocassette in 1992.

File contains film reels, unprocessed film cartridges, audio cassettes, and videocassettes.

Reference Number

CP138.S6.D8

Related units of description

• Videocassettes of Day's End, from the Programs series distributed by Electronic Arts Intermix, can be found in File 24 of Series 6 (CP001.S6.D24) of the Gordon Matta-Clark Collection. Sketchbook PHCON2002:0016:028, which documents the project, can be found in Sub-series 1 of Series 4 (CP001.S4.SS1) and a drawing can be found in File 6 of Series 5 (CP001.S5.D6) of the Collection.

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:028
  • Title: Day's End: Super 8 originals and 5 unprocessed Super 8 film cassettes
  • Dates of creation: 1975
  • Catalogued items within this file 8

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Set contains film reels and film cassettes.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 set(s)

  Physical Description:

  camera original; col.; Kodak Ektachrome; super 8 mm; The 8 film reels are individually housed in Kodak boxes. The 5 film cassettes are exposed but unprocessed. All films are housed together in a larger box.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:001
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:002
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:003
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:004
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:005
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:006
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:007
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:008
    • Super 8mm related to the film Days End
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:027
  • Title: 16mm work print of the film Days End
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 16mm film

  Technique and media:

  Original, colour, silent

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Inscription:

  Inscriptions

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  General note:

  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:029
  • Title: Video recording of Days End
  • Dates of creation: 1976

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • The Tape House Editorial Co. (role unspecified)
  • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  General note:

  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:031
  • Title: Super 8mm print of the film Pier 52 Carnegie Museum of Art
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Super 8mm film

  Technique and media:

  Original, colour, silent

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Inscription:

  Inscriptions

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  General note:

  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:032
  • Title: Video recording of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Days End: Jack Kruger color video footage of completed building cut

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:18:10.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:033
  • Title: Video recording of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Jack Kruger color video of process of building cut

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Ntsc, colour, sound

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:22:13.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:034
  • Title: Video recording of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1976

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:14:35.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:035
  • Title: Video recording of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1975-08-31

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Inscription: Footage by Jack Kruger with GMC (not used in film)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Ntsc, colour, sound

  Dimensions:

  Duration: 00:18:39.00

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:036
  • Title: Video recording of unused boat footage filmed by Jack Kruger for the film Day's End
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1976

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Electronic Arts Intermix (role unspecified)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Kruger footage not used in Day's End film.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Master

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:037
  • Title: Video recording of unused opening footage filmed by Jack Kruger for the film Day's End
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1976

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Electronic Arts Intermix (role unspecified)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Kruger footage not used in Day's End film.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Master

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:038
  • Title: Video recording of unused footage filmed by Jack Kruger for the film Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1976

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Electronic Arts Intermix (role unspecified)
  • Jack Kruger (cameraman)

  Description:

  Kruger footage not used in Day's End film.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Master

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:039
  • Title: Video recording of unused test pier 52 footage filmed by Jack Kruger for the film Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1975-08-09

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
  • Electronic Arts Intermix (role unspecified)

  Description:

  Kruger footage not used in Day's End film.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Master,

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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  • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:139
  • Title: Video recording of Pier 52 Super 8 footage
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Dub

  Physical Description:

  Specialized equipment required for playback.

  Conditions governing access:

  • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

  Conditions governing reproduction:

  • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

  Credit line:

  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
  Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark
  

  Copyright:

  © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
  © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

  General note:

  • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.