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20/1/2010

The Pigs of Today are the Hams of Tomorrow

Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth

A Curatorial collaboration with Marina Abramović Institute for Preservation of Performance Art. Seven new durational performance works presented in Plymouth at The Slaughterhouse, Royal William Yard.

Artists: Davide Balliano (US), Snežana Golubović (Serbia), Tellervo and Oliver Kalleinen (Finland), Eva and Franco Mattes (Germany), Tris Vonna-Michell (UK) Performance Re-enactment Society (UK) and Francesca Steele (UK).

Speakers include: Hans Ulrich Obrist, Tehching Hsieh, Adrian Heathfield, RoseLee Goldberg, Lois Keidan, Roberta Mock, Lee Miller, Hayley Newman, Paul Clarke, Maria Balshaw, Helen Cole, André Stitt, Geoff Cox, Lois Weaver, Ron Athey and Dominic Johnson.

In January 2010 Plymouth Arts Centre and Marina Abramović are presenting seven new live durational performance works, determined by the concept of the preservation of performance art, which will set the premise for the Marina Abramović’s Institute for Preservation of Performance Art.

Marina Abramović explains: "For me, the Plymouth event is personally very important because it is the first time an event addresses and presents the idea of the Marina Abramović Institute, which is still in its opening phase and preparations. This is the first time that publically I am presenting ideas about this project and to me it has a historical significance."

Durational performance is the defining aspect of Marina Abramović’s work for the past forty years. Legacy and cross-generational concern is the curatorial underpinning for this exhibition and live art symposium. Through her new Institute, Marina Abramović now looks to encapsulate this art form and provide space for the future of such practice.

Plymouth Arts Centre are working with publisher Prestel to produce a new publication: Marina Abramović and the Future of Performance Art, Edited by Paula Orrell. This book on the latest in contemporary performance art features the work of world-renowned artist Marina Abramović and showcases eighteen emerging artists. This project explores the diversity of contemporary performance art through the works of exciting new artists from around the world. Their use of storytelling, virtual worlds, audience participation, sound, and the body are documented in this illustrated volume. An interview by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Abramović outlines the challenges and goals of her new project.

The Pigs of Today are the Hams of Tomorrow is funded and partnered by Arts Council England, Plymouth City Council, University of Plymouth, Henry Moore Institute, Anti-Bodies, FRAME, Manchester International Festival, Arnolfini, Urban Splash and Prestel. Anti-Bodies is coordinated by Relational with support from Arts Council England and has been granted the Inspire mark as part of the Cultural Olympiad. The Live Art Laboratory Symposium has been developed with Lee Miller and Roberta Mock, Faculty of Arts, University of Plymouth.

Image: Marina Abramović, photo: Reto Guntli

Opening performances and speeches Thurs 21 January, 6.30pm
Performances and Live Laboratory Symposium Fri 22 January 8am - 9pm
Screening of Marina Abramovic Seven Easy Pieces Fri 22 January 9pm
Performances and Live Laboratory Symposium Sat 23 January 8am - 10pm
Performances and Live Laboratory Symposium Sun 24 January 8am - 7pm
Closing Party Sun 24 January 8pm

Press enquiries: contact Hannah Prothero, Marketing & Communications Manager, Plymouth Arts Centre, phone: 01752 276990, email: hannah@plymouthartscentre.org

Press launch Weds 20 January
Opening performances and speeches Thurs 21 January, 6.30pm

Plymouth Arts Centre
38 Looe Street, Plymouth PL4 0EB
Tickets £75, Early booking: £60 (before 1 December)
Concessions £45

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