Category Archives: Art

What is Art?: Retranslating Tolstoy in the context of Ice Rod and Neil Medlyn’s infectious (?) performances

Posted on September 13, 2008 by pica-blogger

Photo by Patrick Sullivan Tolstoy wrote an essay in 1896 called “Chto Takoye Iskusstvo?” or “What is Art?” At the time, the author was disenchanted with how art was being defined by society at large and took issue in particular … Continue reading →

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Kenny Mellman & Bridget Everett – Sexercise Live!

Posted on September 13, 2008 by pica-blogger

Kenny Mellman & Bridget Everett/Sexercise Live! 09.10.08 at SomeDay Lounge 2008 Time-Based Art Festival, PICA Photo by CaroleZoom All Rights Reserved, PICA Posted by Dusty Hoesly Sexercise Live!, a cabaret act performed by Kenny Mellman and Bridget Everett, is as … Continue reading →

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Tim Crouch – ENGLAND

Posted on September 13, 2008 by pica-blogger

Tim Crouch / England 09.08.08 at Elizabeth Leach Gallery Tim Crouch Hannah Ringham 2008 Time-Based Art Festival, PICA Photo by Axel Nastansky All Rights Reserved, PICA Posted by Dusty Hoesly Tim Crouch’s performance work ENGLAND engages audiences in self-reflection and … Continue reading →

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Mike Daisey / If You See Something Say Something

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

Mike Daisey / If You See Something Say Something Posted by: Donald Allgeier photo by:Kenneth Aaron     Mike Daisey is loud, abrasive, and hilarious. Like any great comic, he finds the humor in the horrific aspects of our lives. If … Continue reading →

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Jérôme Bel – Pichet Klunchun and Myself

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

Posted by: Benjamin Adrian Sitting through Jérôme Bel’s piece, “Pichet Klunchun and Myself” was mostly unlike the typical performance tba holds in Lincoln Hall. There was a bit of dancing, but conversation filled more time. Jérôme begins questioning Pichet about … Continue reading →

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Occurrence Hosted by Reggie Watts

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09.09.08 at The Works tEEth / Occurrence Hosted by Reggie Watts 2008 Time-Based Art Festival, PICA Photo by Kenneth Aaron All Rights Reserved, PICA Posted by Dusty Hoesly Reggie Watts acted as curator for a night of performance art pieces … Continue reading →

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Tim Crouch: England

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

===by Emily Katz I rode my bike to this performance, it was a beautiful day. the city looked alive as I rode over the broadway bridge. and I also felt full of life and light. upon arrival, they wrote my … Continue reading →

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Ethan Rose & Au

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

Ethan Rose 09.08.08 at the Works Time-Based Arts Festival Photo by Wayne Bund All Rights Reserved, 2008 Ethan Rose is like a tinkerer in a musical toyshop, playing with each instrument before moving on to the next one, listening closely … Continue reading →

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Philippe Quesne’s Vivarium Studio: L’ Effet de Serge

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

Photo by Patrick Sullivan -by Abe Ingle L’ Effet de Serge takes place where D’ Apris Nature leaves off, with a cosmonaut exploring a curious living room. The room the visitor illuminates is a sad, unfurnished and unfinished terrarium, where … Continue reading →

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Khris Soden: The Portland Tour of Tilburg

Posted on September 12, 2008 by pica-blogger

Khris Soden’s The Portland Tour of Tilburg sets up an interesting juxtaposition of two similar cities: Portland, OR and Tilburg, Holland. Khris Soden leads a walking tour through downtown Portland all the while describing the city of Tilburg. Booklets filled … Continue reading →

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