Dara Birnbaum, Pioneering Video Artist, Dies at 78
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Dara Birnbaum, a pioneering video artist known for critiquing mass media and television's passive influence, passed away at 78. In the 1970s, she creatively repurposed television footage, including from shows like 'Wonder Woman,' to highlight the aggressive conditioning of viewers, despite the technical and legal challenges of the time.
Dara Birnbaum, Video Artist Who Showed the Power of Mass Media, Dies at 78 The New York Times
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