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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 8 film recording of Day's End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:002
    • Super 8 film recording of Day's End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:003
    • Super 8 film recording of Day's 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 8 film recording of Day's End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:006
    • Super 8 film recording of Day's End
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    • PHCON2003:0005:028:007
    • Super 8 film recording of Day's 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 answer print of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "#79046 Carnegie Museum of Art"; "Day's End (Pier 52) A/P"; "Reference Only (Base Out)"

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 16 mm film

  Technique and media:

  Colour, silent

  Dimensions:

  800ft

  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

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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: PHCON2003:0005:029
  • 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)

  Description:

  Transciptions read: "GMC Estation Original #29"; "20/20 Film Production, Inc."; "5/5/92."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Copy

  Dimensions:

  00:22:25:00

  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: PHCON2003:0005:031
  • Title: Super 8 film recording of Day's End
  • Dates of creation: 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "79046 Carnegie Museum of Art"; "GMC Film - 10"; "Pier 52, Betsy Sussler"; "GMC ESTATE ORIGINAL #31."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Super 8mm film

  Technique and media:

  Original, colour, silent, reversal

  Dimensions:

  400ft

  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

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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; Insciptions read: "GMC Estation Original #32"; "GMC/Pier 52, DW + Jack Kruger."

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Ntsc, copy

  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, copy

  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)

  Description:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #34"; "Pier 52, Opening."

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  U-matic, ntsc, copy

  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: Day's End: Jack Kruger color video of Pier 52 shot from a boat
  • Dates of creation: 1975-08-31

  People:

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

  Description:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #35"; "Pier 52, Boat"; "Footage by Jack Kruger with GMC"; "Day's End (not used in film)."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Ntsc, colour, sound, copy

  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:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #36"; "GMC 'Day's End'"; "'Boat' Jack Kruger'"; "Tape 3." Attached sticker reads: "Kruger footage not used in Day's End film."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Copy

  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:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #37"; "GMC 'Day's End'"; "'Opening' Jack Kruger'"; "Tape 4." Attached sticker reads: "No Kruger footage used in Day's End film."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Copy

  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:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #38"; "GMC 'Day's End'/Pier 52"; "'DW+JK'"; "Tape 2." Attached sticker reads: "No Kruger footage used in Day's End film."
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Copy

  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:

  Insciptions read: "GMC Estate Original #39"; "GMC 'Day's End'/Pier 52"; "'Test/Pier 52'"; "8/9/75." Attached sticker reads: "No Kruger footage used in Day's End film."

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 Betacam SP

  Technique and media:

  Copy

  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: PHCON2003:0005:139
  • Title: Video recording of footage for Day's End
  • Dates of creation: recorded 1975

  People:

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

  Description:

  Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Video Dub #8"; "GMC/Pier 52, Super 8"
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 U-matic

  Technique and media:

  Dub, ntsc

  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.