Spacetime as Canvas in Soho: Physicists' Interpretation of Art Work by Tehching Hsieh

In this somewhat unconventional presentation, the provocative works of artist Tehching Hsieh, ``performed'' more than 20 years ago in New York City, are analyzed in the language of physics by an MIT physicist. Physical presence took on the role of paintbrushes; 4-dimensional spacetime served as the canvas. Work samples for the following pieces will be demonstrated: ``Cage'', ``Time'', ``Outdoor'' , ``Art/Life'', and ``Life.'' The audience will participate in reconstructing these paintings (READ: world lines) and appreciate the tremendous effort, and if appropriate -- significance, of this unfunded and underappreciated experiment in physics and in art.