If I Can't Dance...
The aim of If I Can’t Dance… to explore an alternative conceptual framework of the 'masquerade' can be read in the light of its continuing exploration, since its inception in 2005, of paradigms such as 'theatricality' (Edition I, 2005) and 'feminism(s)' (Edition II, 2006-2007). Edition III - Masquerade will touch on aspects such as rituals, gestures, normalized as opposed to transgressive behaviour, covert as well as manifest action and differing approaches to role playing, power positions and appearance.
The artists Keren Cytter, Jon Mikel Euba, Olivier Foulon, Suchan Kinoshita, Joachim Koester and Sarah Pierce are invited to produce new projects: to be developed within a two-year time frame; to be presented at the subsequent moments when If I Can’t Dance… visits international partner institutions.
Trajectory
After episode 2 this winter in Sala Rekalde (Bilbao), Edition III - Masquerade will have a sequel in episode 3 in Project Arts Centre (Dublin) in the spring of 2009. The fourth and final episode will take place at the Van Abbemuseum (Eindhoven) in winter 2009/2010.
Episode 1 of Edition III - 'Masquerade' took place in de Appel in Amsterdam, from September 26 to November 9, 2008. This episode included an exhibition, an archival presentation and a performance programme. The performances took place in de Appel, as well as in Frascati Theatre, Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam and OT 301... Read more
The sixth If I Can't Dance Tonight, featuring Keren Cytter, took place on Sunday the 21th of December, starting at 16:00 at Frascati.
Cytter presented a selection of her films (some of them never shown before) that are related to her new project entitled 'History in the Making'... Read more
Publication Edition II
This Winter, If I Can’t Dance… will present the publication 'Edition II - Feminist Legacies and Potentials in Contemporary Art Practice (2006-2007)'... Read moreRecommended
13.12.2008 - 08.02.2009
re.act.feminism - Performance Art of the 1960s and 70s today
Akademie der Künste, Berlin
www.adk.de
The exhibition documents performative works from 24 artists spanning across two generations. The selected works reflect the curators’ intention to extend the perspective beyond the canon of the known and familiar in order to demonstrate the diversity and complexity of (feminist) performative strategies.
The exhibition includes the installation 'A Reader Wallpaper' by Stefanie Seibold, which shows a selection of feminist art from the archives of de Appel arts centre, Amsterdam. 'A Reader Wallpaper' is produced by If I Can't Dance... (2006). With special thanks to Nell Donkers.
With: Oreet Ashery, Maja Bajevic, Colette, Orshi Drozdik, Valie Export, Esther Ferrer, Kate Gilmore, Lorraine O'Grady, Sanja Ivekovic, Verena Kyselka, Nicola L, Suzanne Lacy & Leslie Labowitz, Babette Mangolte, Yoko Ono, Orlan, Tanja Ostojic, Ewa Partum, Ulrike Rosenbach, Boryana Rossa, Stefanie Seibold, Cornelia Sollfrank, Gabriele Stötzer and Martha Wilson.