The apple and the worms, Hezy Leskly, Artzien Vol.2 No.6/7 April/May 1980
A proposition from the archive of de Appel arts centre
OPEN AVOND(S) is the kick-off of a series of events, which aims to revive a concept, presented at de Appel arts centre between March 1979 and October 1980. Every first Wednesday of the month, de Appel offered artists the opportunity to show their work between 8 and 10 pm. Artists had to register their contribution at least one day in advance, so that the programme could be compiled.
Such a stage connected established practices with more experimental ones. Would this relatively improvised and fast 'route' still be viable nowadays?
De Appel has been considered one of the first supporters and promoters of performance art in Europe. Looking back to this period seems a fundamental step in a process of a possible re-identification.
Between June 6 and 11, an open call was directed to any artist interested in presenting her or his work at de Appel, to be presented at the evening of June 15.
The framework of the open call was determined by a selection of documents from the archives of de Appel, chosen for the dialogue they create with present practices. The same material inspired questions, such as 'what constitutes an identity?' and 'how to play role dynamics?'. These were used as guidelines for the open call.
Works from the archive by artists Vito Acconci, Hezy Leskly and Edmondo Za will be introduced in collaboration with sound artist Gunnar Gunnsteinsson during a rambling evening connecting past with present through humour and tragedy. Archival resources will intermingle with the performances and contributions by artists Ivan Cheng, Andrius Mulokas, Ohad Ben Shimon, Urok Shirhan, Ieke Trinks. The selection reflects a variety of formats and contents, which will create a dialogue among them.
Special thanks to Nell Donkers, Abel Kroon, Titus Nouwens and the staff of de Appel arts centre.
Entrance: 3 euro (no museumkaart needed)
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