From: Zalew1319-AT-aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 14:52:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Beuys &the Coyote


Olivier:

>In
>the movie, Beuys looks superiors to the animal,it's more an animal training
>than a meeting.
I didn't see the movie, but could you  see it as a mutual understanding 
between Beuys and the coyote? An establishment of bounds and positions? 
This is not a dog. This is a non-domesticated, not to mention 
carnivoruos, canine. You wouldn't cuddle it.

am i right? this was a wild coyote, correct?
Heiko:

>Well, we are superior to animals, dont you think so? 
This piece illustrates for me how culture (Beuy's attitude) IS our animal 
behavior.
Maybe  Beuys was tell the coyote with his body language "if you sink your 
fangs into my, say, groin, i'll just...i'll...i'll...well, my friend 
outside will come in here with a dart gun and SHOOT you, you little 
mutt!" or something along those lines maybe adding, "i'm making ART here!"
Again, i didn't see the movie...only stills...
Michael B.:

>we are not superior to animals, we are animals.
i need to keep reminding myself...

john z



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