Everyday Static Transmissions

Much of its holdings are deteriorating or are in outmoded media formats that require equipment the station no longer has. Over the years, various governmental agencies have permanently withdrawn selections of footage to satisfy ulterior agendas. Despite the technical lapses and omissions, KBC’s archive represents an original effort by a state to fashion its image and to legitimate its power through control of visual mass media. Everyday Static Transmissions features the film that emerged from Tiven’s visit, A Third Version of the Imaginary, and a suite of related photographs.