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11/2/2005

Wonderwall

Netherlands Media Art Institute, Amsterdam

Short exhibition with works from: Nam June Paik, Vasulkas, Marc Burkett, Livinus & Jeep van de Bundt, Paul Dougherty and Dove Eylat

At first sight the work of a VJ looks very much like video art. It uses almost the same equipment and therefore has a similar aesthetic. On the other side, it has also taken over a lot from performance - particularly the live creation of an experience in which various senses are stimulated simultaneously. Many VJ’s themselves seem to compare their work particularly with the latter, and at the same time see a direct connection with the rise of techno music and the video clip in the 1980s.

The exhibition Wonderwall will be showing works from the collection of the Netherlands Media Art Institute. These works provide a historical frame from video art, that reflects the aesthetic of many contemporary VJ performances. The selection includes work from Nam June Paik, Vasulkas, Marc Burkett, Livinus & Jeep van de Bundt, Paul Dougherty and Dove Eylat, among others.

Along with the exhibition, the results of the research project ‘VJ Culture: A Phenomenon in History, Presentation and Perception’ will be presented. It includes interviews with Dutch VJ’s Arno Coenen, Olga Mink, Elsbeth van Noppen, Micha Klein, Danielle Kwaaitaal, Peter Rubin, Gerald van der Kaap, Pips:Lab, Captain Video, Geert Mul, Telco Systems and Eboman. Tapes of Dutch and international live image and sound performances from Microscope Sessions; VeeJay Groove; VeeJay Nights; The best of VJ Culture 2003/04 – ICA London and the Chemistry – Veronica 1999.

Opening SATURDAY, February 12, 17.00 h.

Thanks to:
Concept exhibition design: Vanosvanegmond, Strategic design

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 13.00 – 18.00 h.
Free entrance
February 12 - 26, 2005
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Visuals Sensations: Symposium about VJ-Culture
Saturday February 12

Visual Sensations is initiated and organised by Paradiso-Melkweg Productiehuis and the Netherlands Media Art Institute.

Symposium about the past, present and future of the VJ-culture. With presentations from: Micha Klein (new media artist / VJ), Marga van Mechelen (University of Amsterdam), Geert Mul (media artist) en Dirk de Wit (Digital Platform from IAK and IBK - Belgium). Discussion led by Jacqueline Oskamp with Eelko Anceaux (Chemistry), Hans Beekmans (Live Cinema), Arnold Fabrie (Photonic) and Annemie Maes (Looking Glass).

Final VJ Contest Visual Sensations
Saturday February 12
Melkweg (The Max), Amsterdam
Start 20.00 h.

Eight VJ-teams battle against each other for the first prize. Finalist are: Visual Kitchen (Belgium), Résistance Électronique, SXNDRX, Subliminal Mess, SF&L en mnk, the organisation of imagination and Drifter TV Live. With DJ L-Dopa. Hosts: Ruben Dingemans and MTV Presenter Leena.

More information: http://www.visualsensations.nl
The final will be live-broadcasted on: http://www.fabchannel.com

Visual Sensations is initiated and organised by Paradiso-Melkweg Productiehuis and the Netherlands Media Art Institute. And is presented by MTV.
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Woody Vasulka improvises
Tuesday February 15
Start 20.30 h.
Entrance 3,50 / 2,50

Woody Vasulka will speak about the historical context of VJ-ing culture from the 70s up to now: from illustrated music in the video-synthesizer era to present movements. In addition to some artistic examples from Steina and him, Woody will also present actual artists which can be seen in the context.
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Night salon: Visual Sounds
Thursday February 24
19.00 - 22.30 h.

With C-mon & Kypski, Poly-Xelor and the winners of the VJ Contest Visual Sensations.

The Night salon is an exclusive night with a mix of different art forms. The salon is organized every two months in another museum in Amsterdam. The Night salon is an initiative of the organization from the Amsterdam Museum-night.

More information: http://www.nachtsalon.nl

Netherlands Media Art Institute
Montevideo/Time Based Arts
Keizersgracht 264 NL 1016 EV Amsterdam The Netherlands

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