Passing Through is an immersive video work celebrating Leonard Cohen's singular voice, influential music, charismatic persona, and inimitable stage presence. Drawing on a vast archive of audiovisual material, Fok pays tribute to Cohen's monumental five-decade career through a collage of collective memories, concert footage, and emotions that have enchanted generations of fans worldwide. As a seamless, hour-long video presentation, Passing Through invites visitors to explore Cohen's life and legacy as a mash-up concert, a composite portrait of the artist, and an evocative reflection on his relationship with God, his fans, and himself.
2017. Multichannel video installation, black-and-white and colour with sound, 56 min 15 secs.
Commissioned by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Commissioned by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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The Jewish Museum, New York City
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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Kunsthallen Nikolaj / The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center - Copenhagen
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Kunsthallen Nikolaj / The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center - Copenhagen
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GL Strand - Copenhagen
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The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal