Fwd: [rohrpost] public_media_space Festival in Yerevan, Armenia

[claudia westermann]

>Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:32:10 +0200
>To: rohrpost at mikrolisten.de
>From: Mirjam Struppek <struppek at interactionfield.de>



>Vielleicht hat ja jemand Lust mal nach Armenien zu fahren...
>Vom 23 Juli bis  1. August...



>______________________________________________
>
>public_media_space
>Media Art Festival, Yerevan, Armenia
>
>Deadline for the submission is June 25, 2004
>______________________________________________
>
>
>According to the Habermas' definition of public space, it is a place 
>where the citizens can discuss issues without state's interference, 
>in other words, it is a space which functions only if there is free 
>speech and freedom of expression.
>But what if this concepts are not functioning? Where will the public 
>space disappear? In Soviet times kitchen became a place where 
>underground discussions were going on and the alternative thought 
>was formed. So, kitchen became public space (if we follow the 
>definition of Habermas). Nowdays, media claims having the role of 
>bringing out an alternative discourse and for being a carrier of 
>democracy and civic values. So, media became a virtual public space. 
>What will happen when the physical public spaces (squares, parks, 
>etc.) collide with virtual public spaces (media art, media 
>communication -TV, Radio, Internet, Mobile)? Will they confront each 
>other or co-exist peacefully bringing mobility and activating the 
>urban life. The works will be displayed on digital screens in cafes 
>and major public squares in Yerevan as well as they will be 
>projected on buildings. This is an attempt to redefine public space, 
>which is commercialised and overloaded with advertisements, and with 
>the help of virtual public space (media) to create an open space for 
>discussions and communication.
>The International media festival Public-Media-Space invites media 
>artists and theories to meditate over these issues. The media art 
>festival will take place at the Armenian Center for Contemporary 
>Experimental Art (NPAK in Armenian acronym) in Yerevan from July 
>23rd to  August 1st  ,  2004.
>
>We hope with your cooperation and assistance to extend this festival 
>in the future.
>
>ACCEA has a large space, with exhibition halls, work studios and two 
>stages for theatre and movie screening, in addition to these we have 
>a variety of equipment; projectors, TVs, computers. All of these 
>will be available depending on use. We can provide you with 
>assistance and some working materials. In order to involve the 
>public and to contribute to the dissemination of information on 
>World trends in art, digital works will be displayed in public and 
>out-of-exhibition spaces (outdoor cinemas, digital advertising 
>billboards, giant screen in the Independence Square (in front of the 
>Opera House) etc. in Yerevan. The festival will include a symposium 
>with participation of Armenian and international media art theorists.
>
>Submission Requirements for artists
>
>1) Personal Information: name, postal address, e-mail address, 
>telephone, fax and short CV.
>2) A brief description of your work/project in Armenia 
>(approximately 300 words).
>3) Technical requirements/ Media.
>
>Submission Requirements for theorists
>
>1) Personal Information: name, postal address, e-mail address, 
>telephone, fax and short CV.
>2) outline of the proposed topic that will be presented during the symposium.
>
>The deadline for the submission is June 25, 2004. Materials can be 
>sent via post or e-mail. (All texts should be in Microsoft Word, 
>pictorial materials in JPG, TIFF, GIF or MPG formats).
>You will be notified about whether your work is accepted or not by 
>1st  July, 2004.
>
>You are highly encouraged to apply and attend the festival 
>personally. Unfortunately,  ACCEA is not providing travel grants for 
>international participants. You are responsible for your own travel 
>costs.
>However, if you can not attend the festival personally, we would be 
>glad to accept your work and to display it during the festival.
>
>For additional information please do not hesitate to contact us, or 
>visit our website; www.accea.org
>         Sincerely;
>Angela Harutyunian
>Curator and the project coordinator of the festival,
>Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art,
>1/3Pavstos Biuzand Blvd., Yerevan, Armenia
>Tel.: (+3741) 56.82.25
>accea at netsys.am , accea at accea.org
>
>--
>_______________________
>Mirjam Struppek
>Urban Research
>www.interactionfield.de
>
>
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