Sep 11 2009
The world's first 'fantastic voyage' in which a miniature camera will broadcast live images of the inside of the body is set to take place this Sunday.
In scenes reminiscent of the 1960s movie Fantastic Voyage, Kingston University London's Director of Film-making, artist Phillip Warnell, will swallow an untethered pill camera and the images of its journey through his insides will be broadcast live, with commentary by gastroenterologist Simon Anderson of St Thomas Hospital, London.
The performance, Endo - Ecto, explores the secrets of our inner space and combines performance art with a medical procedure, screenings and discussions. Several film clips will accompany the event, including James Williamson's pioneering short film The Big Swallow (1901, courtesy of the British Film Institute, London) which first simulated the swallowing of a camera. It will be held at the Medical Museion (spelling correct), at the University of Copenhagen.
The audience will be invited to ask questions and there will be a live panel discussion on art and medicine. Phillip Warnell is available for interview.