Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me
Synopsis
The film by Ed Atkins and Steven Zultanski combines a performative reading of Philip Atkinsā (Edās father) diary, written during the six months leading up to his death, with the reenactment of The Ambulance Game, a role-playing game played by Atkins and his daughter. Originally private, both the diary and the game are now performed publicly, with the camera alternating between the performers and the audience, emphasising voyeurism and shared intimacy. Exhibited at Tate Britain alongside Atkinsā writings, paintings, embroideries, video works, and drawings, Nurses come and go, but none for me (2025) marks both Hartwig Art Foundationās first commission of a work by Ed Atkins and the artist's debut feature-length film.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
