“When One Door Opens, Another Transports Us” – An Exploration of Unexpected Opportunities

**Christian Marclay: Doors – An Exploration of Cinematic Passageways**

Swiss-American artist and composer Christian Marclay presents his latest work, *Doors* (2022), at the Brooklyn Museum. Known for his unique assemblage-style films, Marclay’s *Doors* is a 55-minute montage that stitches together scenes of doors from various films throughout cinema history. On continuous loop in the museum’s fifth-floor Moving Image Gallery, the work follows in the footsteps of Marclay’s previous notable creations, *The Clock* (2010) and *Telephones* (1995).

The essence of *Doors* lies in its concept of passage and transition. As characters move between rooms, time periods, and scenes, the film creates a narrative that is simultaneously fluid and disjointed, echoing the unpredictable nature of life’s transitions.

Set within a minimalistic gallery space, the installation features nine backless benches, encouraging viewers to immerse themselves in the seamless flow of cinematic history as it unfolds in an imaginative, labyrinthine framework. Marclay’s skillful editing and transitions offer moments of tension, humor, and surprise, transforming mundane actions into meaningful cinematic devices.

Doors are depicted not just as physical barriers but as metaphors for transformation and continuity. Marclay’s montage challenges viewers to consider the significance of moments that often go unnoticed, presenting them with a fresh perspective on the everyday act of moving through spaces.

*Doors* invites audiences to experience an ever-changing story where each scene offers new possibilities. The film remains on display at the Brooklyn Museum through April 12, 2026, allowing ample time for art and film enthusiasts to explore its narrative depth.