ELLA ZIEGLER

HOLD ON

Eine Kollaboration mit Frau Wilson und Herr Scott

GLASGOW (SCO) 1999


Near Cowcaddens tube station in Glasgow are two adjacent apartment blocks of approximately 20 floors. I decide to install a can telephone between the two high-rise buildings. The caretakers of the apartment blocks inform me that I need written permission for this project. I am submitting an application to Glasgow City Council to install a tin can telephone. The application was approved.


the police helicopter airfield, I asked the pilot if he could help me install a can telephone between two apartments in the neighboring blocks. I suggest that I rappel down from the helicopter to hand the can phone from one apartment to the other. The police officer regretted that he couldn't help me with my project and asked if I like to watch James Bond films.


Instead of a can telephone, I install a white twine between the neighboring apartment blocks. Ms. Wilson (23rd floor) and Mr. Scott (22nd floor) hold the white thread together. Ms. Wilson and Mr. Scott wave to each other after I break the thread.