The Exploding Plastic Inevitable were multimedia events in the late 60s that Andy Warhol put together. They merged live music, art films, dance and performance. What intrigues me about the video posted on YouTube is the use of dark space. The dark space, or the lack of image, makes the images that reappear all the more exciting. There is a sense of unknown. Just like a painting needs “ugly” colors, or how music benefits from silent moments, the Warhol videos have a stronger impact because of the black space. In that void, the audience is left waiting for more.
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