Installation Documentation and Preservation Case Study: A Word of Welcome by eddie d.

eddie d.

A Word of Welcome (1997-2007)

collection of the artist



In the context of the research initiative 404 Object Not Found: What remains of Media Art? and the exhibition Thirty Years Dutch Video Art, the installation work 'A Word of Welcome,' by artist eddie d was selected as one of four  case studies used to examine the documentation and preservation of multimedia installations with the purpose of designing a model for installation registration and re-installation.

The work, 'A Word of Welcome', has  been presented in different forms over a number of years. With a view to preservation and future presentations, an interview with the artist was held and recorded on video. The intention was to explore the limits to, and possibilities of, change to this installation. The work consists of a monitor on a pedestal presenting the image of a news reporter. The monitor is connected to the doormat, when someone enters, the reporter on the screen welcomes the visitor. This installation can  be set-up in several versions with different types of welcomes in a number of different languages.

Still image of Vivian van Saaze interviewing eddie d from 'Case studies: Eddie D. A Word of Welcome (interview) Video documentation.' Video available at NIMk mediatheek.


Final report for guidelines on the re-installation and preservation of A Word of Welcome, eddie d.
Download pdf (only dutch version available).


For an english example of a case study report see: Installation Documentation and Preservation Case Study: 25 Caramboles and Variations by Miguel-Angel Cardenas


For additional NIMk case studies see:

 Installation Documentation and Preservation Case Study: 25 Caramboles and Variations by Miguel-Angel Cardenas
A review of the documentation and preservation case study performed by NIMk on the work "25 Caramboles and Variations" by artist Miguel-Angel Cardenas. read more »

 Installation Documentation and Preservation Case Study: Outside Inside by Stansfield and Hooykaas
A review of the documentation and preservation case study performed by NIMk on the work "Outside Inside" by artists Elsa Stansfield and Madelon Hooykaas. read more »

 Installation Documentation and Preservation Case Study: Are You Afraid of Video by Servaas
A review of the documentation and preservation case study performed by NIMk on the work "Are You Afraid of Video?" by artist Servaas. read more »