This class seeks to critique the proliferation of Deleuzian quotes as footnotes to conceptual works of art and in spheres were the self-satisfaction of an intellectual stance calls for a Socratic poke. To accomplish this a reading of selected works is proposed alongside an investigation of aspects of the texts which have been found to have most appeal amongst users (i.e. reciters)
This project is in part an exhibition on Vidéogazette and in part a look at paralell contemporary practices that employ technology and seek experimental, non-hierarchical approaches to creative and cultural production. The Philly Public School has been invited to launch a series of class proposals with accompanied posters (with the inclusion of other Public Schools) which will eventually culminate into a class or series of classes. A group will gather virtually on IRC during Tuesday evenings this month to generate material The Whole World is Watching. Deadline for this would be the first week in May. See scheduled dates and comments for detail on how to get involved.
Musicians and all kinds of other artists have means and need to practice their work through daily exercises. But what does the actor have outside of rehearsals for a particular project? "Viewpoints" is the name of an improvisation technique/language for performers which was pioneered by the choreographer Mary Overlie and later extensively developed by the theatre director, Anne Bogart and her company, SITI. I would like to take a class that both uses and critically questions the literature and experiences of Viewpoints to explore it as a kind of "daily practice" -- at the level of a weekly class. I would like to explore/question it's basic assumptions and procedures, through testing it's simple exercises -- many of them movement based, but not limited to the actor's physical work -- gradually, diligently, patiently becoming more and more advanced, without, initially at least, any pressure of a goal to result in performance for an audience.
I would like to do a sort of a philosophical photo evening. About peoples lifes. Everybody telling about their life situation. And why they are at the point they are at the moment. What they think is the reason for this place in life they are experiening right now. What is the positive in that situation, what is the hard part. And then in the end to do a sort of a photo series illustrating that place where the person is at. What ever it maybe: Love, lonliness, happiness, depression. You name it! The fun thing would be to do this as a group! And to tell/listen to peoples stories.
The idea is to stroll around in Helsinki and find interesting nature photos in urban surroundings.
Imagine plants pushing upwards from pavement cracks, or flowers in a window in Kallio, or city fox/rabbit crossing the street... or Bubi flying above Forum... It can be whatever when nature tries to hold its place in a city.
I suggest a pre planned gathering twice a month starting from a agreed place and ending up impromptu. Bad weather gives great pics :D
Then there should be an evening for going through selected photos of each participant and discussion about the whole thing. I have the place, a youth center available with projectors and comfortable rooms.
Dates:
Saturday 29.10. 13:00-16:00 - Outdoors photography in Töölönlahti
Saturday 05.11. 13:00-16:00 - Outdoors photography, we'll meet at Pasila Railwaystation, in front of ticket office.
Helsinki Public Jam
How does Helsinki taste? We'll make an experimental jam of the
tastiest fruits and berries in the open areas of our city. Aronia,
apple trees, rowan berries, plums and roseberries are easy to find in Helsinki, and for the best spots check out the satokartta.net website.
Bring a jar witha lid that you have washed well and soaked in water overnight, a cutting board, a knife, and your chosen berries or fruits. Please let us know ahead if you're coming! Please bring 5 euros to cover costs. Place: Kalasatama Container Square. Event in Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242738795761530
Heather Dewey-Hagborg and Aleksei Stevens in conjunction with the Electronic Music Foundation propose a Field Recording workshop to take place in and around Issue Project Room and the Gowanus Canal 9/19 and 9/21 5-8pm.
Students will learn basic techniques behind field recording and will together collect sounds which wiil be showcased in two events during the EMF Ear to the Earth Festival in October: Share at Issue Project Room on 10/16 and a tribute concert to John Cage featuring sounds collected in similar workshops from all 5 boroughs on a date TBD.
Day 1 of the class will be a technical introduction as well as a hands on workshop at Issue Project Room.
Day 2 of the class will be an excursion around the Gowanus Canal area to collect sounds followed by a listening session.
Details:
Field Recording workshop
Issue Project Room
http://www.issueprojectroom.org/
232 3rd Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Last year's mushroom hunting class was a success. Let's do "Sienestää metsässä" 2011!
Baking is art! Cakes are art! I would like to make special cakes together with other baking people. Also try vegan style, and lchf-diet cakes. And aspecially decorating them in a wonderful lovely creative way. :)
Participants would learn some massage techniques and the health benefits of massage, and then we do mutual massage in pairs and small groups.