Charles Atlas in Residence
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
11 am–6 pm
Charles Atlas (b. 1949), still from Turning (live mix) with Antony and the Johnsons, 2004. Image courtesy the artist and Vilma Gold, London
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Charles Atlas is a pioneering figure in film and video. Since the mid-1970s his experimental films, documentaries, broadcast works, multichannel installations, and live electronic performances have innovatively defined their mediums. A central aspect of his artistic practice has been deep collaborative relationships, particularly with performing artists such as Leigh Bowery, Michael Clark, Douglas Dunn, Yvonne Rainer, Mika Tajima and the New Humans, and many others. In his own words, “Although I have a deep interest in form and craft, the essence of my work resides ultimately in the relationships that develop with my subjects and my collaborators.”
Over the past decade, Atlas has become increasingly interested in live video improvisation: composing, editing, and projecting in real time. He will present an unfolding, weeklong live video environment punctuated by live performances with experimental musician William Basinski—whose haunting compositions often involve found and electronic sounds, repetitive loops, and documenting the aural disintegration of his earlier recordings on audio tape—and performance artist Johanna Constantine.
RESIDENCY OPEN TO BIENNIAL VISITORS
April 18, 19, and 22
11 am–6 pm
April 20
1–6:45 pm
April 21
11 am–3:45 pm
PERFORMANCES
Friday, April 20: 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 21: 4:30 pm
Free with Museum admission; no special ticketing required.
