Monthly Archives: August, 2012
First Person: Silence, The Menil Collection (Houston, TX USA)
Silence is on view at the The Menil Collection from July 27 through October 21, 2012. The day after it opened, I visited the...
A Synonym for Love — An Opera that Moves
I am super excited to witness Volcano Theatre's radical site specific take on an obscure cantata by Handel, set in the historic Gladstone (Art)...
Highlights: Tanznacht Berlin 2012 (Berlin)
Since 2000 Tanznacht Berlin is paying tribute to dance made in Berlin by presenting the artists and their work. The 7th edition continues this biennial tradition,...
TBA:12 – Time-Based Art Festival Sept 6-12, 2012 (Portland, OR, USA)
September marks the tenth anniversary of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art’s Time-Based Art Festival, and the first curated by Artistic Director Angela Mattox. Happening...
First Person: Medium by The Bridge Club (Houston, TX, USA)
All four performers were wearing skirts and shirts appearing to be in a style from around the 1950’s which also included similar hair styles....
Alexander Calder’s “Circus”
Carlos Vilardebo's 1961 film of Alexander Calder's "circus," an intricately assembled performance piece played out by handmade characters including jugglers, sword swallowers, clowns, and...
Featured: Between The Seas Festival of Mediterranean Performing Arts (NYC)
Between the Seas returns to the Wild Project for its second edition that will run from August 20th to the 26th. This year's program will...
Highlights: PICA’s TBA Festival (Portland, OR, USA)
Since 1995, PICA has championed the practice of contemporary artists from around the world, driving vital conversations about the art and issues of today....
Worldwide Vexations
In a recent collaboration, musicians in cities around the world put together a singular performance comprised of 97 musicians in 16 different cities concurrently....
Member Spotlight: Compagnia Danza Flux (Napoli, Italy)
Every two weeks, members of the network vote for one of the top 10 most active CPnetwork artists to be featured on the home...
Highlights: De Internationale Keuze (Netherlands)
De Internationale Keuze September 19 – 30, 2012 Rotterdam, Netherlands This international festival provides visitors with a chance to see a number of special international performances. Some...
First Person: Esther Kläs at MoMA PS1 (NYC)
Esther Kläs Better Energy MoMA PS1 June 3rd to September 17th On Audience Activation One's typical reading and research on Esther Kläs would lead to a discussion over self-generated...
