Family Values / Familienwerte / Valeurs de famille / Valores de la familia

Oct. 17, 2006

Type: event
Starts: Oct 19 2006 at 12:00AM
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RUEDIGER JOHN

Installative interventions in private nyc residences as a situative
aesthetic approach on micro-politics in social subsystems.

At five venues in New York City, Manhattan
(Upper East Side, Chelsea, Midtown, Greenwich Village, Hells Kitchen)

Tuesday, September, 19th to Monday, September, 25th 2006

"- Ever been to a private dwelling at Upper East Side, perhaps to one
with a magnificent view on Central Park and a porch appropriate to the
social position of its inhabitants? It might look like a pleasure to
live there at first, but you shouldn't judge too easily. The remnants
of familiy traditions fill as furniture actually generous town lofts
and are often accompanied by newer objects made to look alike; or
interior designers have left undeniable traces in a permanent race to
compete in what is representative and socially indispensable.
But more things linger in the heads of some old-established family
bonds, network of relatives, not to mention the neighbours - among them
some stories you don't want to know and topics you should better not
come up with. But let's have a look just at the furnishing and see
what we can do about that…"

Along with an ongoing conversation with the inhabitants, the artist
Ruediger John altered furnishings and interior design elements within
the residences, added objects and parts to camouflage or as situative
emphasises - according to his aesthetic approach of artistic work.
Focused details by taking photos will become part of the permanently
exhibited art.

This exhibition is part of a week-long series of events and meetings
referring to the european turn-of-the-century intellectual salon
culture. Curated by Paul Kovac, in five private spaces an invited
audience will meet, participate, discuss and enjoy exhibited works of
art, literature and music, performances and presentations.
To be visited by invitation only.

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