Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul


Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul
Ben Franklin Dreams of His Immortal Soul
Directed byPeter Rose
Directed by
Peter Rose
A three-channel video installation that was commissioned on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's death. The work presents a contemporary dreamscape of Franklin's thoughts on research, invention, politics, mischief, women, electricity, and language, and was installed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1991.
Last Updated: September 16, 2023