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Zidane

An Artist at His Easel

The fellas visited the basement theater of The Guggenheim Museum to view Zidane, a 21st century portrait (2006) by Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno. A two-channel video with sound presented as a diptych, the artwork turns all viewers into fans of Zidane. Because of its cinematic use of close-ups, panning, and jump-cutting, as well as ambient sound of the crowd which makes it feel like we’re at the match; the artwork doesn’t require viewers to be familiar with fútbol.

Make sure to see it soon because it’s not on for long

Zidane, a 21st century portrait

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

in the Peter B. Lewis Theater

June 11 - July 19, 2026

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