Rutherford Chang, a conceptual artist, passed away on January 24 at age 45. His work included transforming the Beatles' White Album into a reflection on aging music and melting down 10,000 pennies to discuss value. Chang's projects showcased his obsessive nature and creativity, such as editing death scenes of actor Andy Lau into a 27-minute video and removing all words from President Bush's 2003 State of the Union speech to create a new auditory experience. Known for maintaining an orderly collection of artworks in his apartment, he leaves behind a legacy of unique artistic expression.
Mr. Chang's projects revealed a playful and obsessive creativity, such as editing Andy Lau's death scenes into a 27-minute video.
In Dead Air, Rutherford Chang ingeniously removed all words from a presidential speech, leaving only pauses and applause, redefining its auditory experience.
His Vinyl project on the Beatles' White Album turned a collection into commentary on the legacy of classic music as it ages.
Rutherford Chang's organized mentality extended to collecting, where his apartment reflected orderliness despite not discarding any possessions.
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