1937 Len Lye - "Trade tattoo" (highlights edit)

This film is easily 60 years older than most people would think when viewing it uninformed. It is fast-paced, very colorful and contains many elements similar to contemporary vj-ing which makes it hard to believe this was actually made in 1937.

[@markmorte]

There Was Certainly Something
' Interesting ' in New Zealand's Water-supply in the Early 20th Century ! In my youth , Len's films weren't on Show anywhere. In my teens , trawling through ' Art Cinema ' from Brunel , Brakhage , Warhol... I
' Discovered ' Len Lye's amazing work

[@DAMN_ITS_GOT_SPOTS_ON_THE_TOP]

This is one magnificent masterpiece! I am enthralled with it!

[@cuervodka]

Wow, I can't believe this is from the 1930's! Thanks for sharing this, your channel is awesome!

[@tofutonkatsu8943]

Such an innovative film! Thank you for uploading this precious piece.
It's interesting that he illustrated about mailing letters...like post early, post before 2p.m.The illustration of an envelope is now exactly like the icon for email. Now, we don't need to go to the post office to send letters; we have an instant message system and social media...how would Len Lye would view today's communication tools.

[@escube2068]

Thanks for sharing this masterpiece

[@MatimoreAgain]

"you must post early to keep in rhythm".... whoa, kinda predicted the future.

[@jeffappel708]

It looks like a music video by The Go!Team. I love this short film.

[@ITI-xi5zx]

this is so neat

[@wigwagstudios2474]

Those drug trip YTPs before they even existed

[@ITI-xi5zx]

0:27 i really like

[@taymur0804]

Where is the full video
This is just highlights.

[@rickobasukinuari6326]

hello your video is very awesome, let me use the video for ads purposes, thanks a lot

[@jorisnouwens]

Sorry, but NO! We don't own any rights to the original footage. Thanks for the compliment nonetheless.