August 2004 archives
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31 August 2004 by nathaniel
networked_performance: new questions
An excerpt from networked_performance: new questions: “And shouldn’t we be cautious when using language that still contains the outlines of earlier understanding to grasp today’s activities? Say the word performance and tell me you don’t immediately sense the centrality of the artist-actor?” This is one of the many questions posed in a lucid blog post […]Archives
30 August 2004 by nathaniel
critical writing and criticizing bush
pitso chinzima talks about his role at the johannesburg art gallery. this paper was really clever and fun…. Yesterday was the “make-up” session of the arts critical writing dialogue over at gallery momo. Pictured is Pitso Chinzima, speaking to a crowd of about 50 artists, writers and art appreciators; the two other speakers were Kathryn […]Archives
28 August 2004 by nathaniel
team madiba
Yesterday, I gave one of my famous all-day performance poetry workshops – this time at the University of Pretoria’s main campus, to/with around 20 or so poets and students. I think this had to be one of the most prolific, enthusiastic and inspired groups I’ve yet had the pleasure of facilitating. And to end on […]Archives
26 August 2004 by nathaniel
physical computing in South Africa
Here’s a pic of some of my MA students (Colleen Alborough, Sue Van Zyl and Nick Nesbitt, respectively) from the Wits Digital Media MA. Today, we had a great crit session (the first of many!) leading up to their final exhibition (some time in December or January). I actually just had the final one-on-one with […]Archives
25 August 2004 by nathaniel