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Nov 30, 2008
dontletthedoorhityouonthewayout.com
posted at 20:16 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
From Sorrel Ahlfeld and Fred Benenson…
The joy created by George W. Bush’s impending departure from the Presidency could only possibly be overshadowed by the excitement of Barack Obama’s election.permanent link to this post
So now there are two reasons to celebrate!
I’m know you’ve already celebrated Obama’s victory but have you taken the time to really think about what the end of these last 8 years means to you? The end of an era?
I asked myself that question recently and decided that the best way to commemorate the long awaited date of 1-20-09 was to assemble a collection of images and words that could be presented to GWB upon his departure representing the feelings of the American people.
So, as a way to say goodbye to these last 8 years, my friend Fred and I have created a site called, “Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out” where we are collecting farewell notes for Bush. Think of it as catharsis politics:
http://dontletthedoorhityouonthewayout.com/
The basic idea is that you e-mail us images, words, and ideas and we’ll publish them into a book that we’ll try and get into Bush’s hands before Obama is sworn in. We’re looking for as much participation in this as possible, so please share this link far and wide.
I know it’s easy to put things like this off, but if you feel motivated to share your feelings about the last 8 years (I for one have been pretty steamed) please consider contributing something to the collection before the end of the year.
Nov 29, 2008
Hey, M.River, what’s up with Tintype?
posted at 15:47 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Nov 27, 2008
Vote #4 is now up
posted at 12:37 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
The score so far…
Automatic for the People (aka We Solemnly Promise That No One Will Get Naked) will be held in SFMOMA”s frieght elevator on 02/07/09 for the exact same length as R.E.M.’s “Automatic for the People” album with house plants, 2x4s, lawn chairs, and a PA as the props
This week’s live vote… Cultural References
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Nov 20, 2008
Prop Vote is Up
posted at 16:58 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Here is score so far…
Automatic for the People
(aka We Solemnly Promise That No One Will Get Naked)
will be held in SFMOMA”s frieght elevator
for the exact same length as R.E.M.’s “Automatic for the People” album.
This week’s live vote… Props
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Nov 17, 2008
curt’s oto part 2
posted at 02:18 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Photos from Curt’s performance double header (in real life)is now up on OTO’s Flickr set.
Curt is in a booth at the Black Rabbit Bar in Greenpoint Brooklyn for 12 hours (1pm to 1 am) It’s still going on. Stop in and say “Hey” permanent link to this post
Nov 16, 2008
photos from curt’s oto part 1
posted at 17:00 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Photos from the first leg of Curt’s performance double header (playing a loop of “tonight / wait, now” from The Ramones song “I Just Wanna Have Something To Do” for 6 hours) is now up on OTO’s Flickr set.
For the second phase, Curt will be in a booth at the Black Rabbit Bar in Greenpoint Brooklyn for 12 hours (1pm to 1 am). Stop in and say “Hey.” I’ll send some pictures from the booth later in the afternoon. permanent link to this post
Nov 15, 2008
tonight / wait, now
posted at 14:05 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Artist: Curt Cloninger
Excerpt: “tonight / wait, now” from The Ramones song “I Just Wanna Have Something To Do”
Duration: 6 Hours
Media: Electric Guitar, Voice, Black Felt Blindfold, Black Converse All Stars, Time
Where: Over The Opening, Brooklyn, New York, US.
When: 6pm - 12 midnight, Saturday, November 15, 2008.
more info at OTO
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Nov 12, 2008
Location, location, location
posted at 00:36 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
We launched our new project at SFMOMA last Saturday with a lecture/performance/live poll at the museum. The performance consisted of a slide lecture where we gave some background on MTAA, explained the Automatic for the People: ( ) project and then conducted a live vote on where the Automatic for the People: ( ) performance would take place in the museum.
The vote was really fun and people really enjoyed it. (An image of the ballot we used is below.) We went over each location on the ballot and M.River gave a quick pro and con. Then we opened the floor to debate on each of the different locations in the museum. That went really well with the audience having lots of funny and interesting reasons to choose this or that location. In the end however, it was a landslide victory for…
The freight elevator
On Feb 7th, 2009 MTAA will be doing something in SFMOMA’s freight elevator. Help us decide what by voting at the AFTP website!
permanent link to this post
The vote was really fun and people really enjoyed it. (An image of the ballot we used is below.) We went over each location on the ballot and M.River gave a quick pro and con. Then we opened the floor to debate on each of the different locations in the museum. That went really well with the audience having lots of funny and interesting reasons to choose this or that location. In the end however, it was a landslide victory for…
The freight elevator
On Feb 7th, 2009 MTAA will be doing something in SFMOMA’s freight elevator. Help us decide what by voting at the AFTP website!
permanent link to this post
Nov 11, 2008
AFTP() at SFMOMA 2
posted at 02:14 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
We suggest that you listen to the museum audio tour when visiting the Automatic for the People: ( ) website to vote.
First, go to mtaa.net/vote.
Then, dial: 415-294-3609, 424#.
Consider the choices very carefully while you listen to the audio tour. permanent link to this post
Nov 10, 2008
aftp() at sfmoma
posted at 18:20 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Nov 08, 2008
Automatic for the People: ( ) launches
posted at 17:37 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
Our new project is live! It was commissioned by SFMOMA for The Art of Participation: 1950 to Now.
Automatic for the People: ( )
Dictate the details of a contemporary art performance! Each week, from November 8 through January 21, vote in a new poll to determine different elements. On February 7, we’ll perform live using the script shaped by your votes.
So get on over there and vote! And then visit each week on Thursdays for the new poll. If you can’t remember to do that, subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified when a new poll goes live (there will be roughly one each week until Jan 21). permanent link to this post
Nov 05, 2008
JUBILATION!!!
posted at 04:00 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
Nov 04, 2008
Vote for Barack Obama
posted at 18:40 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
Nov 02, 2008
Two MTAA events in the bay area THIS WEEK!
posted at 14:07 GMT by T.Whid in /news/twhid
Opening Performance Lecture & Museum Hall Meeting
as part of The Art of Participation: 1950 to Now, curated by Rudolf Frieling
SFMOMA
Saturday Nov 8th @ 3PM
We’ll conduct the official launch of our new SFMOMA-commissioned project Automatic for the People: ( ) with a performative lecture, slideshow and drawing.
See SFMOMA’s website for more info about the exhibition and other events happening on Saturday, November 8th.
We’ll be announcing more info about Automatic for the People: ( ) on Nov 6th so stay tuned…
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The Name of This Band isTalking Heads MTAA
as part of Takeovers & Makeovers: Artistic Appropriation, Fair Use and Copyright in the Digital Age
Berkeley Art Museum on the campus of UC Berkeley
Friday Nov 7th @ 1:45PM
We’ll be presenting an overview of some of our work that deals with the themes of the conference. We’ll go over some of our oldies… the updates, The Pirated Movie and other pieces. Plus there will be something brand new.
This is a two day conference (Nov 7–8) with lots happening! Don’t forget to check out all the other speakers and schedule at the website. permanent link to this post
as part of The Art of Participation: 1950 to Now, curated by Rudolf Frieling
SFMOMA
Saturday Nov 8th @ 3PM
We’ll conduct the official launch of our new SFMOMA-commissioned project Automatic for the People: ( ) with a performative lecture, slideshow and drawing.
See SFMOMA’s website for more info about the exhibition and other events happening on Saturday, November 8th.
We’ll be announcing more info about Automatic for the People: ( ) on Nov 6th so stay tuned…
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The Name of This Band is
as part of Takeovers & Makeovers: Artistic Appropriation, Fair Use and Copyright in the Digital Age
Berkeley Art Museum on the campus of UC Berkeley
Friday Nov 7th @ 1:45PM
We’ll be presenting an overview of some of our work that deals with the themes of the conference. We’ll go over some of our oldies… the updates, The Pirated Movie and other pieces. Plus there will be something brand new.
This is a two day conference (Nov 7–8) with lots happening! Don’t forget to check out all the other speakers and schedule at the website. permanent link to this post