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A Performance Lecture Double Bill

14 - 15 Nov 2015 · Tags: , , ,

Deke Weaver | Meghan Moe Beitiks · Defibrillator Performance Art Gallery · Illinois
Artists Deke Weaver and Meghan Moe Beitiks present performance lectures that explore themes of ecological crisis, charismatic megafauna, communication and the non-human. Followed by a panel discussion with JGV/WAR (Gibran Villobos and William Ruggiero), touching on object-oriented ontology and political activism.

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Terraforming – AfK Walls

30 Nov 2015 · Tags: , , , , , ,

Alliance française de Karachi and Abdoz Art · Alliance française de Karachi · Karachi
ter·ra·form (tĕr′ə-fôrm′)
In the city of Karachi a number of artistic initiatives decided to reclaim walls from sectarian hate graffiti and quack cure advertisement. Following a proposal by Abdoz Arts, AfK take this occasion to create on its outer wall a singular spot and a convivial meeting point.

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Into the Anthroposcenic – William L Fox

04 Nov 2015 · Tags: , , ,

Talk · NGV International, Clemenger BBDO Auditorium (enter north entrance, via Arts centre forecourt) · Melbourne
William L Fox—Director of the Center for Art + Environment in Reno, Nevada—this era in which we re-evaluate our understanding of nature and culture, and trace how, by blending wild and urban landscapes, artists and architects are shaping the most important global debate of the early twenty-first century.

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Educational Short Film Festival Écofiction COP21

11 Dec 2015 - 28 Apr 2016 · Tags: , , , ,

Call for short films · Lycée Arthur Varoquaux · Tomblaine
The Lycée Arthur Varoquaux (Tomblaine, 54) calls out to all schools in Lorraine call for short films, until 11 December 2015 for the Festival Écofiction COP 21, the Future of the World. Image what Lorraine would be like in 2050-2100. The festival, which received the Label COP 21 will be held on April 28, 2016.

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HUMAN ENERGY

05 - 12 Dec 2015 · Tags: , , , , , , ,

Installation · Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars · Paris
Created by artist Yann TOMA, curated by Veronique Wiesinger, with an architectural design by ARTEL, HUMAN ENERGY is the largest participative art installation ever made. HUMAN ENERGY will turn the Eiffel TOWER into the beacon of the citizens' engagement against climate change. Come and bike, or join us though the app!

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CHAPTER 6 IN WHICH WE SIT LIKE DOCILE CATTLE WHILE YOU USE THE AESTHETICS OF PUNK ROCK TO SELL CREDIT CARDS BACK TO US

21 - 27 Oct 2015 · Tags: , , , ,

Exhibition by Robert Montgomery, with Galerie Nuke and Istanbul74 · Galerie Nikki Diana Marquadt · Paris
New exhibition by Scottish artist and poet Robert Montgomery follows a tradition of conceptual art, his work bringing a poetic voice to the discourse of text art. In his latest exhibition, CHAPTER 6 IN WHICH WE SIT LIKE DOCILE CATTLE WHILE YOU USE THE AESTHETICS OF PUNK ROCK TO SELL CREDIT CARDS BACK TO US, Montgomery explores ecological and social concerns through his watercolours, woodcuts, energy efficient light panels, and a new installation piece made from copper, recycled glass, and 12 volt LED lighting.

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Radical Renewable Art + Activism Fund – London Launch

06 Oct - 28 Nov 2015 · Tags: , , ,

Project by Ellie Harrison · Beaconsfield · London
This radical new funding scheme initiated by artist Ellie Harrison will be launched in London as part of the Harnessing the Wind exhibition at Beaconsfield. Once up-and-running, RRAAF will comprise a large publicly sited wind turbine, used to generate renewable energy to fund a ‘no strings attached’ grant scheme for radical art and activist projects.

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Radical Renewable Art + Activism Fund – Glasgow Launch

17 Dec 2015 · Tags: , , ,

Project by Ellie Harrison · Centre for Contemporary Arts · Glasgow
This radical new funding scheme initiated by artist Ellie Harrison will be launched in Glasgow as part of the The Only Way Is Ethics festival and ArtCOP Scotland at the CCA. Once up-and-running, RRAAF will comprise a large publicly sited wind turbine, used to generate renewable energy to fund a ‘no strings attached’ grant scheme for radical art and activist projects.

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