From: "David Goldenberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Press Release
Constructing a practice in the space of Post Autonomy
1st – 30th March 06
Presented by the Bureau of research into Post Autonomy – David
Goldenberg, Stefan Beck and the assistance of Giulia Bonali
A series of random, strategic, interventions around London in public
and virtual spaces – With contributions from Basekamp, Stefan Beck,
David Goldenberg, Interactingarts, Christian Nold, Wim Salki,
Stateless Nation, Stevan Vukovic Anabela Zigova.
The project proposes to stage a thought experiment - that looks at the
conclusion and by-passing of the tradition of a Euro-centric art
practice so that we can then go onto construct an entirely new model –
against the backdrop of Globalisation - under the umbrella term of
Post Autonomy.
Our entry point’s into the construction of Post Autonomy is via
addressing the processes and issues of “Globalisation” and
“Colonisation” – in this case as present within London with its claim
to be a Global City. In order to make visible the dynamics and
mechanisms of Globalisation, Colonisation, and the role that art plays
in this process, the contributors will come together through the
exploration of a participatory methodology [which can be found on
http://www.interactingarts.org wiki page] to design a series of
strategic interventions into both the visible and de-material fabric
of London.
The project aims to confront complex and difficult issues which are
neither easy to frame within the language and concepts currently at
our disposal, nor for that matter, once they are brought to the
surface easy to resolve. For instance –
“How much of the European tradition of art and Mind set is it possible
to jettison?”
“How is it possible to use the material generated by the interventions
to map the dynamics of Globalisation and Colonisation throughout
London along with arts involvement?”
“How do we then use this material to go onto construct a Post
Autonomous Practice?”
In addition to the interventions there will also be an on-going series
of on-line debates along with dinners and discussions at venues around
London.
The programme of activities can be found from the end of February on:
www.postautonomy.co.uk
www.nodel.org
www.interactingarts.org
For further information and documentation on any aspect of the project
please contact Giulia Bonali on [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Information on the Bureau of research into Post Autonomy and the
launch of the Post Autonomy website
The beginning of 2006 sees the launch of the Bureau of research into
Post Autonomy – dedicated to the research, archiving and promotion of
all aspects of Post Autonomy.
This will be the principle vehicle for exploring new models and
thinking into a contemporary cultural practice.
The centre for all research, information, archiving, promotion and
operating will be the new website – http://www.postautonomy.co.uk
This year will also see a continuation of a series of projects whose
purpose is to both open out and map the uncharted territory and domain
of Post autonomy – Beginning with “Constructing a practice in the
space of Post Autonomy” In March as part of Node London – information
can be found on http;//www.nodel.org
The project continues on from the “Space of Post Autonomy” which took
place as part of the Open congress event at Tate Britain in October 05
Information on further projects will be posted at regular intervals
throughout the year – while at the same time information – plus
photographic documentation and texts on past projects - can be found
on the Post Autonomy website.
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