The Man in the Clock, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

Dutch designer Maarten Baas' clock installation "Real Time" was filmed in Lounge 2 at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, on 11 June 2017. It was originally created in 2009 as a series of movies for Milan Design Week.
The music is Walk Across The Wasteland (Half Moon Mix) by Tracing Arcs: sites.google.c...
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[@ArtsKris]

J'aime beaucoup, c'est très original.....Excellent weekend pour toi. Amitiés. Christian

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Thank you, my friend. And an excellent weekend to you, Christian. Amitiés.

[@britishkamikaze]

This guy did this for 12 hours to create this loop. Every moment is precious. Appreciate what time we have. Because there’s no guarantee that you’ll have the next minute once this one is gone forever.

[@NativeSunGod]

I just finished watching a video explaining it

[@drewsquickfix]

Actually it's was several days with breaks watch as he returns to the same position allowing for a loop to change the clock. There is a lot of misinformation out there. This took days to film with breaks. It resets when he bends over to grab paint. That's where they cut the video

[@anitamarshall7528]

We arrived in Amsterdam last night and saw this man and the clock quite impressive

[@vh2802]

this is honestly really impressive...

[@camilotobias254]

you realise that its not an actuall person and that its just an animation?

[@haydengill2041]

Camilo Tobias it was a person tho, a artist actually did this, they recorded it and now play it

[@georgehorscraft2026]

@@camilotobias254 it’s not an animation, it’s a recording! So there! Ha! Got you after a whole 5 months of you thinking you were right.

[@donjadda3388]

@@georgehorscraft2026 hey how u been it’s been a year since you wrote this comment and I’m just checking up on u ,u still alive?

[@johnnyrocketed2225]

@@georgehorscraft2026 George..? You there?

[@adamgreenan4957]

Everyone thinks it's a video, but really it's a man that cut in front of a witch at check-in because he was in a hurry & is now cursed to appreciate every minute for all eternity.

[@shivkrishgs7651]

No its just an animation

[@AK-kv2kg]

Its a recording of 12 hr......which is played in 12hr. Basis on that clock...... it's just amazing art..

[@naseemakhter3152]

@@AK-kv2kg im sure that person is joking

[@georgenerapel8839]

Bravo.. 👏👏

[@sudiptaghose3570]

Adam, Your sense of humour is remarkable

[@mps-dmk]

Imagine how much storage needed to store this video. Amazing

[@tosin0911]

Once it is wiped, it is lost forever; never to be experienced again. Every minute in life is a unique experience. It is so short, in fact, that we do not even notice it creep by. This is such a beautiful form of art.

[@Blackcard_XCII]

Lost forever, until 24hrs later

[@tosin0911]

@@Blackcard_XCII you repeat the exact same events of your previous 24 hours as they happened? You must be alone in the world.

[@Blackcard_XCII]

@@tosin0911 Nope, I'm with about 8 billion other people on this rock floating through space that we call earth.

[@tosin0911]

@@Blackcard_XCII have fun

[@frankweesner2050]

This guy's should go live his life then, instead of locked in that clock

[@dabin88]

He is literally serving time 😂

[@mvelooolungisa1811]

That's funny

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

@dabin88 🤣🤣🤣

[@joevg1707]

The painter is actually a 12-hour-long recording, that gives a convincing illusion that a human is standing inside the translucent clock, busy at work as the hands go around.

[@akadams]

It occurs to me that I am caught also, trapped watching him paint the minutes. At least he is getting something done...I can only watch time go by.

[@謎のユーザー-z5j]

The person who took this video missed their flight by 5 minutes.

[@thejasiliemetha]

There are 24 hours in a day, it's truly magical how they did this with just 12 hours of footage

[@gsau3000]

What are you going on about? An analogue clock does 2, 12 hour cycles per day. It's not complicated.

[@thejasiliemetha]

@@gsau3000 ohhh you're right. So all we have to do it play it backwards 12+12 is 24. Wish I thought of that before.

[@AK-kv2kg]

Its a recording of 12 hr......which is played in 12hr. Basis on that clock...... it's just amazing art..

[@renepost3222]

Absolutely brilliant, the way this artist has come up with a clock (!), that has the effect of time slowing down. No longer at Schiphol these days, but on the outside of a building very close to Paddington Station, London. Truly timeless piece of work.

[@michellesupper1303]

It's back in Schipol now 😊

[@JohnSmith-el2nj]

I found this quite disturbing actually. Clearly it's a video projecting onto the inside of the clock face. It takes half a minute to realise this. As a matter of fact, there's a small door with a window at the rear of the clock. You can see the Hand-man from behind, going through the exact same routine,completely coordinated with the front. By the time you notice this, the joke has well worn off. It's more like some terrible punishment in Black Mirror. Poor guy's condemned to adjust the clock hands until the end of time.

[@sxdvibe9928]

Um i think he quit the job by now because how would he sleep

[@eternalliving2148]

fxrnweh did you not read you idiot

[@dope6925]

lol he just did this for a day

[@drizzy7449]

it was an artist. he did it cuz he wanted to. they just projected the video onto the clock-

[@Nari_Trovi]

um.. you can't expect someone to work 12 hours a day litrally just drawing lines and erasing them, only to be paid a minimum wage so that it's inTresTinG

[@yezz30]

This man is with focus,commitment.the man with sheer will

[@teaganblackburn]

How exquisitely beautiful! And what do we each accomplish in that minute, as each one is wiped away and you can never get it back.

[@StwR1989]

Not good if you’re in. Hurry and the minute hand has just been wiped

[@masterpanther1]

That is just so darn cool and trippy. Somebody has a lot of time on their hands thinking this up. LOL

[@barrymontreal8079]

The hands of time - good one

[@RyanFernandezRoa]

This is amazing. I had many realizations by watching this video. I felt the pain and sacrifice of the people in poor countries, working so hard, sacrificing their own time for their families, to work in order to provide the needs of their children. Staying up late no matter how sleepy yet continue working no matter how tired we are BECAUSE WE HAVE FAMILY TO FEED. 😢🥺 The clock with the man inside symbolizes HARD WORK, PERSEVERANCE, PATIENCE, GOOD SERVICE and SACRIFICING OWN HAPPINESS FOR OTHERS. 😢🥺

[@gusorviston1]

should collect your tears and quench the thirst of the poor too.

[@bionapseblamed4610]

is it really that deep though?

[@BettingInsights]

​@@bionapseblamed4610 depends on perception. Anything can be anything.

[@shantaram1139]

I think this think not only happen in the poor's coutries. I live in Italy, I have a good job but my life is how you have described. It's actualy the human condition, and absolutely not the worse.

[@arn3107]

yeah fascinating

[@bluebluelectricblue]

why does this make me feel depressed why do I feel like I need to do something for this man it's giving metropolis vibes 😵‍💫 it's beautiful and hypnotic

[@Ilionej]

And like - nobody - really pays attention..

[@houstonsportsfan9479]

Thats so freaking cool. Real art

[@JAKOB1977]

thats fascinating...wicked.. like it a lot. kudos to the maker, and kudos to the airport going out on a limp, with this watch-approach that both are fascinating and put "time" into perspective...

[@kashmello]

“Is it 2 o’clock or 3?” “No. *_It’s m a n o ‘ c l o c k .”_*

[@Gumer-Nator]

Amazingly Speechless 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@mksmar]

So... I found someone who spend his time with TIME ⌚ during Pandemic Lockdown 2020..... 😁 😁 😅 ...lol...!😁 😁 🤣....

[@ThatOneGirlThatPlays]

When the smartwatches get enough battery to support this, I would love to have it!

[@bna210]

Same!!

[@krystu96]

First of all, we don't have such small humans, and that would be inhumane anyway to have somebody trapped on your wrist all day... That's why someone invited modern watches, the one left in Schiphol should be the last one ever created, to remind us of the past and how we improved

[@serajsalem200]

That was so creative!

[@christopherhardy5424]

That’s so awesome!! What an idea that is

[@timlopez643]

The greatest time piece Of art ever

[@atticradio]

I was trying to find out more information about how they did this - the obvious answer being that they filmed an actor for 12 hours. I found that hard to believe and assumed some photographic or CGI trickery but yes, they really did film an actor for 12 hours!

[@sirjanhaugen732]

This made me cry.. truly a master piece 🙌 working-class hero 🙌

[@jbdoula1]

not a real person

[@2playajay]

sooo all these years he’s been serving time

[@drewsquickfix]

Wow if I was trapped in an airport with a delay this would entertain me for hours.... Impressive vr technology. They say they filmed a guy for 12 hours straight. However that's not true. He returns to the same position which allows a reset. He did this over several days while filming

[@jbdoula1]

Really?

[@drewsquickfix]

@@jbdoula1 look for the reset. i work in film and no actor would do anyting for 12 hours straight without eating or using the bathroom etc...

[@azee6532]

Amazing art

[@X1991A]

Absolutely brilliant 🙏🙏. It like Harry potter movie where image inside newspaper move.

[@mfirdausfitrie3014]

saalam dari Malaysia, Sarawak. sangat mengagumkan sekali seni ini. muantap

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Salam. Terima kasih telah menonton.

[@bobbymkd457]

Just briliant!

[@wendym1234]

The only thing is if you’re in a hurry and need to see the time in an instant. You have to wait 10 or so seconds for him to change the time if it’s in between. A good way to remind people to slow down. 😉. If I were waiting for a plane I could watch several minutes of this.

[@Daro72]

fantastic video 👉👍👈👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Cheers, Daro72! Phil :-)

[@tilske]

Cool Phil... I was a little bit confused but suddenly my lamp was going on💡🤓

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

:-)

[@thippannam.s.jamadagni7447]

Fantastic 🎉one.

[@dantelllah]

Brilliant

[@0Brodo]

magic combo !

[@buhaybaryochannel4657]

Loneliest job in the planet!

[@jaco2508]

It's not a job by the way

[@misbul100]

@@jaco2508 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKXCmGuKgM6br5I

[@camilotobias254]

you realise that its not an actuall person and that its just an animation?

[@jakob...]

@@camilotobias254 It is actually a looped recording of a man who painted a new line every minute for 12 hours straight.

[@solecoffee7568]

It’s a recording there isn’t actually someone inside the clock

[@raindrops4284]

I love it

[@bigfish8280]

That's pretty cool. It works for this day and age since everyone has a cell phone and most people have a watch. If it were back before cell phones existed someone might be rushing past the clock and miss the actual time if the man was in between a racing and remarking the minute hand

[@davelydon1982]

This is so cool 👌

[@jahudini]

When i was at the airport i actually thought it was someone fixing something..... eventually i walked by again and i was in ore.

[@kathryngehrke3922]

When he gets wound up too tight you should see him go ! He's a maniac ! Time flies !😅😂😁

[@AarOnCoasters]

He was told the box runs out of oxygen in 12 hours. He's keeping track.

[@patricialondon6524]

That’s why I wanna go to Amsterdam cos it’s madly cool from the min u set foot in Dutch soil!

[@aneelrana4843]

You will love it there

[@cashgames2440]

How can I get this in my galaxy watch 4?

[@aiswaracandra]

That's the purpose guys, to get people attention. To annoy y'all. Because of in this planet there's people that work hard time to time, minutes to minutes. And to make y'all realize that time keeps running and every minutes is worthy.

[@jimmyez]

he didn't go to the toilet at all within the 12 hours?

[@reynoldssurfboards]

Surely it's only an hours loop....and the hour hand moves.

[@zulemamariamirandatorrecil407]

Te atrapa inconcientemente 🥰

[@NightWolf767]

What’s going on in your life ? That’s all am thinking about in this masterpiece.

[@jojomapa159]

I thought is was real,Human clock,great idea.

[@AP-gc5ss]

He is drawing minutes within less than a minute... His time is passing by faster

[@afrikanqwin]

No he is not, this video is approximately 6 minutes. He is accurate

[@georgethomas6332]

Is the minute up when he first starts to draw it or when he finishes?

[@iridescentshards]

When he starts erasing, I think. At 0:25 he begins erasing, then one minute later at 1:25 he begins erasing again

[@SaskRush]

What material is he using to draw the lines? Almost looks like dry eraser?

[@angelbrockbank8892]

Mini roller

[@n830994k]

I’d give him like a ruler or paint stirrer to get the lines perfectly straight. Probably save him a few seconds as well.

[@ARTSAVA]

exellent !! ..

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Cheers, Sergej !

[@gloriamn7969]

There’s one in Paddington too. Actually, I find it sad😐

[@Swavvy116Xrs]

Guy must've been paid really well to do this projection job 😂

[@dailysolution3133]

Thanks God there is no hand of second in Clock

[@1234tomh]

Reminds me of the "clock man" from the video for "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.

[@captcrouton]

The music is so depressing, it's perfect for the tedious job.

[@DaGeMie]

somebody know where to buy this masterpiece???

[@unstablegames7189]

Now this is art

[@necoinside]

Does someone have or seen 12hr record of this clock?

[@whatzyouruser10]

how gonna free out?

[@bigpoppa800]

omg imagine being stuck in there doing that 24 hours...........how does that man go to the bathroom???

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

There is no man in there. Read the rest of these comments.

[@ellavaldolin5098]

Will someone please go visit him

[@ellavaldolin5098]

He looks so lonely. Pls

[@anitaklopp8867]

How long did it take to record this video?

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

It is in real time, so a few minutes.

[@tabularasa55]

What do you do - I am Watch

[@lofiguy8136]

Please save this man from that clock so he can eat and drink

[@abominatedfilms2970]

While it's a fun and creative idea, it will still be a bit problematic when trying to keep up with correct time.

[@Manuofficial5628]

Hello guys it's an art of man

[@Herfortz]

Well ain't that a son of a gun !!!!!!!!

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Hahaha! Yeah, it comes as a bit of a surprise first time around. All the best, bro! :-)

[@TheSecondLaughingSoldier]

"Draw faster dude, I can't see the time."

[@civiljagat3483]

This is 12 hr of recorded video

[@dozzee]

I wonder if the man gets royalties.

[@AdelaFernandezPerez]

Muy bonito e interesante. Like 9. Feliz día. Adela.

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Muchas gracias, Adela. Que tengas un buen fin de semana.

[@AdelaFernandezPerez]

Gracias. Igual para ti.

[@athmajks6768]

I love time

[@miniee_134]

I don’t why but this is mentally,physically and spiritually torturing me

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

@@miniee_134 Really?

[@spreeuferberlin]

nice

[@elsainnamorato2231]

I find no pleasure in looking at this projection .actually I find it disturbing .

[@arm_brewster]

Snow flake

[@PinoyVisuals]

Charmin

[@FiatCar128]

What is this song?

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

It's a remix of Wasteland, by Tracing Arcs. :)

[@m-hrs]

That really a man inside?

[@sosa5889]

Who’s that man tho??? I need to find him

[@camilotobias254]

you realise that its not an actuall person and that its just an animation?

[@tayloralvidrez4342]

I know dude did that for a couple years. Pays real good, $30 hour, but by 8:00 he's in overtime, banking $45 hour

[@Stromschnellen]

Vielleicht eine 0 dran setzen vielleicht sogger auch zwei Nullen Dan wäre sinnvoll Bot dieser Mann im Uhr lässt sich freiwillig versklaven ⛓️⛓️⛓️

[@celestialtyphoon4175]

FYI, It's a 12 hour video playing on loop, not a real man.

[@thebetterpolitics9706]

I feel like I wanna librate him. Just break it up.

[@MsXiahzart]

Why they use a person to doin that? Why don’t they use a real clock. Can somebody tell me the reasons?

[@roxgerly]

It's not a real man in there. The real man recorded it. It's basically a recording for the whole thing.

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Yes, it is a video installation. See video description above.

[@MsXiahzart]

Well thankyou for the explanation. I was wondering if that its true.... i mean for people like me that’s felt so real! I feel so dumb rn.. but it’s okay.. now i knw what is that! Thanks yall!

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

It looks very real, Melinda, when you're there. Everyone has to look again. Great art!

[@rossweaver2128]

Trippie shit

[@chickennuggets8863]

Here from TikTok

[@vishalsingh-he7cw]

He is so hard working,, salute

[@ramiroperdomo1]

Song name?

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

See the video description above, Ramiro. Greetings from Sicily.

[@sgtpepper227]

"Too Much Time on My Hands" :-)