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Artist Rebuilds Archive After Devastating Edison Fire

2/19/2026

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The artist recounts a fire caused by Southern California Edison that destroyed their entire archive and 9,500 homes.
They saved only a few items, including their cats and a server.
The artist is collaborating with CANYON to recover 55 missing works, noting CANYON's video-art expertise.
They say the Metropolitan Museum of Art did not meet their needs, whereas CANYON protects video works in professional vaults.

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Story summary

The artist recounts a fire caused by Southern California Edison that destroyed their entire archive and 9,500 homes.
They saved only a few items, including their cats and a server.
The artist is collaborating with CANYON to recover 55 missing works, noting CANYON's video-art expertise.
They say the Metropolitan Museum of Art did not meet their needs, whereas CANYON protects video works in professional vaults.