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On the language of modern dance
On Tuesday, November 26, we will see a series of performances by Complexions Contemporary Ballet, at The Joyce Theater (175 8th Avenue @19th Street) at 7:30PM. The performance will run 2 approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including two intermissions. We will meet in front of the theater at 7PM. In preparation for this performance, we’ll watch and discuss the following during class:
“A History of Modern Dance”
“Martha Graham–A Dancer Revealed”
Martha Graham’s “A Dancer’s World” (1957)
“Merce Cunningham at 90”
Merce Cunningham Dance Company at BAM
Here is an interview with Desmond Richardson, Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet:
Laurie Anderson on “Performance Art”
Responding to our assigned readings on the subject if performance art, let’s discuss this piece by Laurie Anderson:
“Fun Home” Tonight at The Public Theater
Cool Things to Do
On October 17 at 6:30PM, our very own Mishkin Gallery presents “Degenerate Art” a short play about censorship by Walter Corwin, directed by Dan Kelley.
Also The Exit, Pursued By a Bear theater group is hosting a new theater lab. These labs are loads of fun–you’ll see Broadway actors explore new creative projects and you’ll eat a delicious meal prepared by the cast and crew. And it’s free! This is a really popular event and seats fill quickly. If you’re interested, reserve a ticket now.
Enjoy the break!
Images for “Ways of Seeing Discussion”
Artist Interview Opportunity
Besides our conversation in class about John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing,” Kara will join us to discuss your art movement and artist interview multimedia assignments in class tomorrow.
This week the College has the honor of hosting Tibetan Monks from the Namcholing Monastery in South India. Led by Khenchen Rinpoche, the artist-monks will be making a Tibetan sand mandala. If you don’t know anything about sand mandalas, you can click this link for an introduction.
If you are interested in Bhuddhism or in Tibetan art, this is a rich opportunity for exploration. Master Khenchen Rinpoche will be available for interviews on October 8, from 2-3PM (VC 1-107).
The exhibition is open from 9AM-6PM today and tomorrow. It also includes a photo exhibition, “Voices of Tibet” by Nyra Lang.
Readings for class 10/8
Please read John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” chapters 1, 3, and 5. Please also bring the text with you. Have a great weekend!
“Delusions” at Rox Gallery, Lower East Side
On Tuesday, we’ll go downtown to see see the “Delusions” exhibition at the Rox Gallery. Please explore the website so that you’ll be prepared for the exhibition, and when you meet artist, Tom Smith, and curator, Lauren Xandra, you’ll have questions.
Art is Everywhere!
One of the best parts about our walks to visit artists and galleries close to campus, is the public art. Public art not only enhances streetscapes, it also tranforms communities. At the Highline, we saw the ways in which its public art helps develop local business, improve property value, and inspire new ways to think about the value of art. The Madison Park installation, “Ideas in Stone” by Giuseppe Panone, integrates natural and human-made materials so that commuters can take a moment to contemplate the City’s relationship to nature. And Micheal Shvo’s surreal “Sheep Station,” with Francois-Xavier Lalanne’s sheep sculptures “grazing” in a former Getty gas station, helps us remember why NYC is the world’s art capital. Here are some of the installations we saw today. What are your impressions of the public art you see around the city?
