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CiC in collaboration with the Netherlands Media Art Institute, Montevideo present an intensive 4 day long program of contemporary media art from the Netherlands with lectures, screenings, discussion, workshop and video library.
Topic to be discussed include the uses of free software and video making, the VJ culture scene, the artist vs the collector and much more.
Day to day photo-, video- and text-based updates about BELOW SEALEVEL are accessible on the blog http://cairo-belowsealevel.blogspot.com
PROGRAM
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3 APRIL 2008
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6pm Kick off Freedom of Creation Workshop led by Jaromil (By application only)
In the world of artistic creation, free software means tools that are accessible to everyone for the freedom of expression. This workshop will focus on GNU/Linux applications available for recording, editing and publishing of audio/video materials. Participants will be introduced to the vast choice of possibilities free and open source software can offer. As the workshop progresses, each participant will be encouraged to use and adapt applications that best suits his or her own ideas and needs. This workshop which makes use of a beginner's approach to the topic at hand explains various techniques of multimedia production using only free and open source software.
7pm Wonderwall – Live visuals: lecture and screening by Annet Dekker
Annet Dekker will give a lecture on the background of VJ Culture. Are there relations between certain aspects of contemporary VJ culture and the early experiments by video artists? There are certain resemblances as both use almost the same equipment and have a common aesthetic. On the other hand, VJ Culture has been influenced by performance art– particularly the live creation of an experience in which various senses are stimulated simultaneously. The emphasis in this presentation will be on the contemporary VJ scene viewed in the light of art historical developments, technological innovations and social happenings.
Screened works (total time 50 minutes) : Global Groove - Nam June Paik (USA, 28'51”); Steina and Woody Vasulka; Bas van Koolwijk; Micha Klein; Arno Coenen; Evolving Plastic Inevitable, Andy Warhol / Ronald Nameth; live sound and image performances; Geert Mul; Snowcrash; Barkode; Visual sensations (live performances, first VJ contest in the Netherlands, 2005-2006)
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4 APRIL 2008
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11am – 2pm Freedom of Creation Workshop (By application only)
6 pm Film and Architecture Lecture and screening by artist Jeroen Kooijmans
Jeroen Kooijmans will talk about the creative processes and show works and excerpts of his works.
He will present his new project, The Fish Pond Song (2007- 2008) showing some finished parts. The Fish Pond Song is a long term project that is divided into episodes. It deals with religion, disbelief and superstition and is set in and around a small lake in the Dutch landscape. The film project does not have a clear scenario; instead the work develops on location, controlled by the improvisation of the characters.
Work (1994)
Excuse me, is this your room? 2000 (project he did in New York)
Floating Gardens, 2001 (project he did with MRVDV architects)
7 pm Screening New York & The Cactus Dance by Jeroen Kooijmans (2005, 36'31 “)
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5 April 2008
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11am – 2pm Freedom of Creation Workshop (By application only)
6pm Collect, Distribute, Support Lecture by Joke Ballintijn
Joke Ballintijn will discuss the field of video art today from the point of view of the distributor and the artist. The goal of many aspiring artists is to enter the commercial art and gallery world. Because the concerns of the small wealthy audience focus on exclusivity, videotapes, DVD’s and installations are sold in limited editions. But what about visibility? There are some artists that find it equally as important that their work is seen by a general public in a relevant context. What are choices and possibilities for these artists and what are the possible consequences? In traditional art display platforms like museums, galleries and biennales, video and media-art have now gained their unquestioned position. On the other hand, video and media art can also be presented in a multitude of other platforms, from arthouse cinemas to events in public spaces. What other spaces can the artist choose to present his/her work?
7:30pm The Lowlands Paradise: Contemporary Video from the Netherlands. Total duration 90 minutes Joke Ballintijn curated a program with recent works from the collection of the Netherlands Media Art Institute, by artists living and working in the Netherlands. These artists show a critical approach to the surrounding culture and media landscape, in a wide range of styles and formats, from documentary style to computer generated images.
eddie d – Sonatina (Nl, 2004, 2'09”)
Julika Rudelius – Your blood is as red as mine (NL, 2004, 16'17”)
Bas van Koolwijk – FDBCK/AV Red Flag (NL, 2005) 2'59”
Erwin Olaf – Le Dernier Cri (NL, 2006, 2'29”)
Jacco Olivier – Saeftinghe (NL, 2006, 2'39”)
Martijn Veldhoen – (why do I keep going) FORWARD (NL, 2006, 6'00”)
Guido van der Werve – Nummer zeven (the clouds are more beautiful from above) (NL, 2006, 8'49”)
Arno Coenen – VOC/VIP: Holland Experience! (NL, 2004 – 2007, 13'47”)
eddie d – Pas de Deux (NL, 2007, 1'57”)
Mieke Gerritzen – Beautiful world (NL, 2006, 30'00”)
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6 April 2008
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11am – 2pm Freedom of Creation Workshop (By application only)
6pm Consulting hour / Q&A: Joke Ballintijn, Annet Dekker and Jaromil will be present in an informal setting to discuss and answer questions about distributing, collecting, preservering and presenting media art.
8pm Freedom of Creation workshop results presentation + closing night drinks.
Day to day photo-, video- and text-based updates about BELOW SEALEVEL are accessible on the blog http://cairo-belowsealevel.blogspot.com
4 - 6 April 2008 (open from 11am to 5pm)
Videolibrary
On 4 different terminals, compilations of historical and contemporary works from the collection of the Netherlands Media Art Institute will be presented at CiC. Visitors to will be able to navigate the selection of 160 individual titles, depending on their interests and taste. Please check blog for a complete list of titles.
This program has been made possible with the kind support of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy in Cairo.
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Contemporary Image Collective (CiC)
CiC aims through timely activities to reach a wide audience with the purpose of building & raising awareness on all issues related to imagery & expression, through ...
* General program: film screenings, lectures & exhibitions.
* Community outreach: Community workshops.
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