Outside the Frame: Art and the Moving Image delves into the expansive realm where artistic experimentation with film and the moving image has flourished since the medium's inception. Originating from the expanded cinema movement of the 1960s and evolving through the advent of video art in the 1970s, these forms have come to dominate contemporary art practices by the turn of the millennium. Today, amidst the landscape shaped by networked technologies and social media, the moving image serves as a crucial cultural signpost, bridging avant-garde exploration, democratised video culture, and cutting-edge creative technologies.

Outside the Frame stands as Australia's first comprehensive exploration of these groundbreaking moving image commissions. It serves not only as a vital reference and documentation of these pivotal artworks but also offers a series of historical reflections and newly commissioned critical essays. These writings delve into both the artistic outputs and the institutional frameworks that have nurtured and propelled the moving image forward.

Featuring works by acclaimed artists such as Lynette Wallworth, Warwick Thornton, Shaun Gladwell, Daniel Crooks, Angelica Mesiti, and many others, the book is a testament to the diversity and innovation within contemporary moving image practices. Contextual essays by Kate Warren and Lauren Carroll Harris provide deeper insights, complemented by a conversation between Anna Zagala, Amos Gebhardt, and Jason Phu. Historical texts by prominent figures in the field enrich the narrative, offering perspectives on the evolution and impact of commissioning practices in this dynamic artistic realm.

Read the review of Outside the Frame: Art and the Moving Image, by Jane O'Sullivan at artguide.com.au